Broad ligament perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (pecoma) of uncertain malignant potential
Author(s) -
Mary Mathew,
Bhavyal,
Lakshmi Rao,
Bhawgel
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
turkish journal of pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.305
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 1309-5730
pISSN - 1018-5615
DOI - 10.5146/tjpath.2014.01252
Subject(s) - perivascular epithelioid cell , mesenchymal stem cell , pathology , medicine , epithelioid cell , immunohistochemistry
PEComas are uncommon mesenchymal tumors often involving the pelvic organs. They have an unpredictable behavior. Accurate diagnosis and long-term follow-up is therefore essential in these patients. We report this case of PEComa of uncertain malignant potential in an unusual location with excellent prognosis.
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