Atypical polypoid adenomyoma

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

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