Uterine angiomyolipoma associated with pregnancy.
Uterine angiomyolipomas are rare lesions composed of mature adipose tissue, smooth muscle, fibrous connective tissue, and blood vessels in varying proportions. We reported the first case of angiomyolipoma associated with a normal pregnancy. Initially, the tumor developed intramurally and could have been confused with a partial molar gestation. After delivery, tumor development was extensive and subserosal, making differential diagnosis from a sarcoma difficult. The question of histological diagnosis, as well as that of immunocytochemical analysis which seems to be helpful in such cases, is discussed here.
Laffargue
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hopital Arnaud de Villeneuve, Montpellier, France.
Giacalone
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Charpin
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C
Lachard
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D000328:Adult; D018207:Angiomyolipoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery