[Menorrhagia as a consequence of atypical polypoid adenomyoma in uterus].
Atypical polypoid adenomyoma (APA) is an uncommon lesion of the uterus. APA is seen in perimenopausal women who have abnormal vaginal bleeding. We present a case of an APA, which in histological findings showed complex and atypical glands that could be confused with well-differentiated adenocarcinoma. The fact that it is a polypoid structure arising in the lower segment of uterus in younger women is helpful in diagnosing. The distinction between APA and a malignant condition is of high importance to treatment and prognosis.
Gynækologisk-obstetrisk Afdeling, Næstved Sygehus, Ringstedgade 61, 4700 Næstved. margrethefoss@hotmail.com
Margrethe Foss
MF
Foss Hansen
Birthe Dyveke
BD
Marcussen Skovby
D018194:Adenomyoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000209:etiology*; D011127:Polyps / Q000473:pathology*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery