Mixed Endometrial Stromal Tumor With Smooth Muscle Differentiation: A Report Of Two Cases. 2071-2075
Correspondence
Dr. Pinki Pandey,D-71, MMIMSR
Campus,MM University, Mullana,AMBALA. -133203.Mobile: 09416825149,E mail: alkdxt@yahoo.co.in
Endometrial stromal tumours (ESTs) are the second most common mesenchymal tumours of the uterus, even though they account for < 10% of all such tumours. Their characteristic feature is that of uniform small cells closely resembling proliferative endometrial stromal cells. If sizable smooth muscle differentiation is present (one third or more of the tumour mass), the neoplasm is referred to as combined smooth muscle-stromal tumour or nodular stromomyoma. Endometrial stromal tumours (ESTs) are diagnosed in most instances by light microscopy. Often, the greatest challenge is to distinguish between different subtypes of these tumours. In this article, we report the morphological features of two cases of endometrial stromal nodule, presenting as fibroid uterus in a hysterectomy specimen.