Title: Uterine Adenomatoid Tumor –A Rare Case, Masquerading As Leiomyoma

Authors: Dr Anchana Gulati, Dr Shalini Kapoor, Dr Ankita, Dr Sudarshan K Sharma

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i10.95

Abstract

  

Adenomatoid tumor encountered most often in the male and female genital tracts is a benign neoplasm of mesothelial origin. We report a case of adenomatoid tumour of the uterus in a patient with abnormal uterine bleeding who underwent hysterectomy with a diagnosis of fibroid and which is difficult to recognize on morphology.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Shalini Kapoor

Deptt. of Pathology, IGMC, Shimla, India