Atypical polypoid adenomyoma explained

Atypical polypoid adenomyoma
Field:	Pathology

Atypical polypoid adenomyoma (APA) is a rare benign tumour of the uterus.^[1] __TOC__

Pathology

APAs are characterized by glands with abnormal shapes that: (1) often have squamous metaplasia, and (2) are surrounded by benign smooth muscle.^[1] Nuclear atypia, if present, is mild.

The microscopic differential diagnosis includes endometrial carcinoma and endocervical adenocarcinoma.

See also

• Adenomyoma
• Cervical cancer

Notes and References

1. Jakus . S. . Edmonds . P. . Dunton . C. . Holland . G. . Atypical polypoid adenomyoma mimicking cervical adenocarcinoma. . J Low Genit Tract Dis . 6 . 1 . 33–8 . Jan 2002 . 10.1046/j.1526-0976.2002.61007.x. 17050990 . 22702788 .