Ovarian adenosarcoma with extensive deciduoid morphology arising in endometriosis: a case report

Int J Gynecol Pathol. 2008 Jul;27(3):398-401. doi: 10.1097/PGP.0b013e318165e2d0.

Abstract

A case of müllerian adenosarcoma arising in ovarian endometriosis is reported in which the whole of the mesenchymal component exhibited striking deciduoid morphology, a phenomenon that has not been previously described. The patient was not taking hormonal preparations. We discuss the differential diagnosis and the possible pathogenesis of the deciduoid stromal alteration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenosarcoma / etiology
  • Adenosarcoma / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / etiology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*