Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor of the uterus: Report of two cases and mini-review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
Perivascular Epithelioid Cell tumor (PEComa) is a rare neoplasm of mesenchymal origin, with the uterus being the most common site of appearance, regarding the female genital tract.


METHODS
We present two cases of PEComas of the uterus in patients aged 57 and 42-years-old, presented to our department with palpable abdominal masses and abnormal vaginal bleeding. During follow up period, both patients are free of recurrent disease one and two years after surgery, respectively, without receiving any adjuvant treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
PEComa of the female gynecological tract is a rare entity presenting with variable symptoms and different prognosis for each individual case. The diagnosis is based on histopathology and immunohistochemistry reports and the optimal treatment is the surgical resection of the tumor.
Division of Gynecologic Oncology, 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Athens, Alexandra Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 80 & Lourou 1, 11528, Athens, Greece. Electronic address: charalampostheofanakis@yahoo.com.
Charalampos
C
Theofanakis
Division of Gynecologic Oncology, 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Athens, Alexandra Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 80 & Lourou 1, 11528, Athens, Greece.
Nikolaos
N
Thomakos
Histopathology Lab, Alexandra Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 80 & Lourou 1, 11528, Athens, Greece.
Maria
M
Sotiropoulou
Division of Gynecologic Oncology, 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Athens, Alexandra Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 80 & Lourou 1, 11528, Athens, Greece.
Alexandros
A
Rodolakis
Abdominal mass; Case report; HMB-45; Mesenchymal neoplasms; Uterine PEComa
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