Turkish Journal of Pathology

Türk Patoloji Dergisi

Turkish Journal of Pathology

Turkish Journal of Pathology

2016, Vol 32, Num, 1     (Pages: 044-046)

Broad Ligament Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor (PEComa) of Uncertain Malignant Potential

Mary MATHEW 1, Bhavna NAYAL 1, Lakshmi RAO 1, Bhawna NAGEL 1

1 Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, KARNATAKA, INDIA

DOI: 10.5146/tjpath.2014.01252
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PEComas are uncommon mesenchymal tumors often involving the pelvic organs. They have an unpredictable behavior. Accurate diagnosis and long-term follow-up is therefore essential in these patients. We report this case of PEComa of uncertain malignant potential in an unusual location with excellent prognosis.

Keywords : Perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasms, Broad ligament, HMB-45 protein