Atypical polypoid adenomyoma

Atypical polypoid adenomyoma (APA) is a rare benign tumour of the uterus.^[1]

Atypical polypoid adenomyoma
Micrograph of an atypical polypoid adenomyoma. H&E stain.
Specialty	Pathology

Pathology

APAs are characterized by glands with abnormal shapes that: (1) often have squamous metaplasia, and (2) are surrounded by benign smooth muscle.^[1] Nuclear atypia, if present, is mild.

The microscopic differential diagnosis includes endometrial carcinoma and endocervical adenocarcinoma.

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  Intermed. mag.
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  Very high mag.

See also

• Adenomyoma
• Cervical cancer