Arias-Stella reaction in fallopian tube epithelium. A light and electron microscopic study with a review of the literature.
Most pathologists are familiar with the Arias-Stella reaction in the endometrium, because it is seen in approximately 25% of curettage specimens during early pregnancy. However, the Arias-Stella reaction is exceedingly rare in the fallopian tube, and may be confused with herpetic infection or malignancy. This may result in unnecessary therapy. The authors present a case of Arias-Stella reaction in the fallopian tube and discuss the differential diagnosis of this condition.
Milchgrub
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Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9072.
Sandstad
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D000328:Adult; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications