Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the corpus uteri
Synonyms: Malignant peripheral neuroectodermal tumor of the corpus uteri | Peripheral neuroectodermal cancer of the corpus uteri
Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the corpus uteri is a rare cancer of corpus uteri derived from neural crest cells characterized by small round neoplastic cells with variable degree of neural glial and ependymal differentiation. Macroscopically the tumor is often a large poorly circumscribed polypoid mass with necrotic areas and hemorrhage. It usually presents with lower abdominal or pelvic pain irregular vaginal bleeding or discharge pelvic mass and uterine enlargement.
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