Pathogenesis of microglandular hyperplasia of the cervix uteri.
Microglandular hyperplasia of the cervix has commonly been associated with pregnancy and oral contraceptive use. In a review of 22 cases seen over the last 10 years, 6 of the cases were not associated with hormonal changes. The idiopathic presentation of this lesion is reviewed. Microglandular hyperplasia of the cervix mimicking clear cell carcinoma of the cervix occurred in a 26-year-old woman with a history of in utero stilbestrol exposure who was taking an oral contraceptive. The differentiation of these two unusual lesions of the cervix is discussed.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral