Abstract
Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) are mesenchymal tumors composed of histologically, immunohistochemically, ultrastructurally, and genetically distinctive cells. PEComas have been described in different organs and are considered ubiquitous tumors. In this review we discuss recent informations related to PEComas in the genitourinary tract.
MeSH terms
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Angiomyolipoma / genetics
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Angiomyolipoma / metabolism
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Angiomyolipoma / pathology
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Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism
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Epithelioid Cells / metabolism
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Epithelioid Cells / pathology*
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Female
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Gene Deletion
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Humans
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Male
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Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue / genetics
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Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue / metabolism
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Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue / pathology*
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Tuberous Sclerosis / pathology
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Urogenital Neoplasms / genetics
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Urogenital Neoplasms / metabolism
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Urogenital Neoplasms / pathology*