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2016, Volume 32, Number 1, Page(s) 044-046
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DOI: 10.5146/tjpath.2014.01252 |
Broad Ligament Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor (PEComa) of Uncertain Malignant Potential |
Mary MATHEW, Bhavna NAYAL, Lakshmi RAO, Bhawna NAGEL |
Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, KARNATAKA, INDIA |
Keywords:
Perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasms, Broad ligament, HMB-45 protein |
PEComas are uncommon mesenchymal tumors often involving
the pelvic organs. They have an unpredictable behavior. Accurate
diagnosis and long-term follow-up is therefore essential in these
patients. We report this case of PEComa of uncertain malignant
potential in an unusual location with excellent prognosis.
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