Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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An unusual case of uterine leiomyoma vs. hemangiopericytoma: diagnostic dilemma solved by immunohistochemistry

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2013;2(4):680-682.DOI10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20131238

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Abstract

Case report of a 45 year, multiparous, widow lady, who underwent total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for uterine mass of 20 weeks. Microscopic examination revealed a hemangiopericytoma (HPC) of uterus, finally confirmed as uterine leiomyoma with cystic degeneration and HPC-like focal areas without atypia on immunohistochemical staining.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Govt. Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh- 495001, India
  2. Department of Pathology, Govt. Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh- 495001, India

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