Atypical stromal cells in inflammatory pseudopolyps--a case report.
Atypical stromal cells have been reported in inflammatory lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. We report a case of ulcerative colitis with pseudopolyps, histology of which showed bizarre stromal cells. These atypical stromal cells simulate malignant cells and pose a diagnostic problem for surgical pathologists. It is therefore important to recognize these benign stromal cells as reactive thereby reducing unnecessary surgery.
Kamat
Rima N
RN
Department of Pathology, BYL Nair Charitable Hospital and Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai Central, Mumbai. rima_kamat@hotmail.com
Amarapurkar
Anjali D
AD
D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000473:pathology*; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology*; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D017154:Stromal Cells / Q000473:pathology