Endometrial stromal sarcoma
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Endometrial stromal sarcoma, abbreviated ESS, is a rare malignant mesenchymal tumour of the uterus.
It is also known as low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma
General
- Rare.[1]
Microscopic
Features:
- Highly cellular Islands with a wavy irregular border.
- Border has finger-like projections/tongue-like projections.
- Benign uterine smooth muscle between islands of tumour cells.
- Epithelioid cells.
- High NC ratio.
- Thin blood vessels within islands of cells.
- Tumour cells pallisade around the vessels.
Notes:
- Vaguely resembles the stroma of proliferative endometrium.
DDx:
Images
- ESS (WC).
- Endometrial stromal sarcoma - low grade (WC).
- ESS in an article with many crappy images.[2]
- ESS (rsna.org).
IHC
Features:[3]
- CD10 +ve.
- h-caldesmin -ve.
- Leiomyomas +ve.
- PR +/-ve.
- ER +/-ve.
Molecular
May be associated a recurrent translocation:[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Chew, I.; Oliva, E. (Mar 2010). "Endometrial stromal sarcomas: a review of potential prognostic factors.". Adv Anat Pathol 17 (2): 113-21. doi:10.1097/PAP.0b013e3181cfb7c2. PMID 20179433.
- ↑ Baker, P.; Oliva, E. (Mar 2007). "Endometrial stromal tumours of the uterus: a practical approach using conventional morphology and ancillary techniques.". J Clin Pathol 60 (3): 235-43. doi:10.1136/jcp.2005.031203. PMID 17347285. http://jcp.bmj.com/content/60/3/235.full.
- ↑ Zhu, XQ.; Shi, YF.; Cheng, XD.; Zhao, CL.; Wu, YZ. (Jan 2004). "Immunohistochemical markers in differential diagnosis of endometrial stromal sarcoma and cellular leiomyoma.". Gynecol Oncol 92 (1): 71-9. PMID 14751141.
- ↑ Amant, F.; Moerman, P.; Cadron, I.; Hagemeijer, A.; Vergote, I.; Debiec-Rychter, M. (Mar 2003). "Endometrial stromal sarcoma with a sole t(X;17) chromosome change: report of a case and review of the literature.". Gynecol Oncol 88 (3): 459-62. PMID 12648605.
- ↑ Online 'Mendelian Inheritance in Man' (OMIM) 606246
- ↑ Online 'Mendelian Inheritance in Man' (OMIM) 606245