Pseudo-tumoral lesions of the cervix

Rom J Morphol Embryol. 2005;46(3):239-47.

Abstract

Pseudo-tumoral lesions of the cervix implies some reactive, non-neoplastic changes (metaplasia, hyperplasia, inflammation) that, occasionally, are wrong interpreted as precancerous or malign lesions. Even some can present architectural or cytological abnormal aspects, these are different from the one noted in carcinomas or the precursor lesions of carcinomas. Them recognition is indispensable in order to avoid the diagnose errors and the super evaluation of these benign lesions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cervix Uteri / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / classification
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases / pathology
  • Metaplasia / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / pathology*