Primitive "Spindle Cell Variant" (Sarcomatoid Variant) Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Uterine Cervix: Description and Outcome of a Rare Case

Int J Gynecol Pathol. 2016 Nov;35(6):593-597. doi: 10.1097/PGP.0000000000000294.

Abstract

A very rare case of primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the uterine cervix characterized by "spindle cell variant" morphology ("sarcomatoid subtype") is described along with a discussion of the challenging diagnosis due to its rarity and presenting clinical and pathological features.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / pathology*
  • Sarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor