title: Atypical polypoid adenomyoma mimicking cervical adenocarcinoma.
abstract: Atypical polypoid adenomyoma (APA) of the uterus is a rare, benign lesion. Histologically, it is composed of a glandular and squamous cell proliferation with architectural complexity and cytologic atypia of glands, and a hypercellular smooth muscle stroma. APA is difficult to distinguish from well-differentiated adenocarcinoma of the uterus. In the case presented, the diagnosis of APA was confused pathologically, radiographically, and clinically with a cervical adenocarcinoma. A review of the English literature is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jakus
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Edmonds
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dunton
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Holland