Endometrial glands are tiny tube-shaped structures that make up part of the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus. These glands are made of epithelial cells that produce mucus and other fluids to help prepare the uterus for pregnancy. The spaces between the glands are filled with a supporting tissue called the stroma, …
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Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from the stroma, a supportive tissue within the uterus. It is called “low-grade” because the cancer cells grow slowly and resemble normal endometrial stromal cells, which are typically found in the lining of the uterus. Despite its slow growth, it can spread into the …
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The term products of conception refers to the tissues that result from a pregnancy, including the embryo or fetus, placenta, and membranes. These tissues are typically found in the uterus and support the development of the embryo or fetus during pregnancy. When does a pathologist examine products of conception? Products of conception are examined by …
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The implantation site refers to the location in the uterus where a fertilized egg attaches and embeds into the uterine lining, starting the process of pregnancy. This is where the placenta will develop to support the growing fetus. The implantation site may be described in a pathology report when a pathologist examines products of conception (tissues from …
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A smooth muscle tumour of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP) is a rare type of tumour that arises in the smooth muscle of the uterus. These tumours are considered “uncertain” because it is difficult to determine whether they are benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) based on their appearance under the microscope. STUMP falls somewhere between a …
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What is a mitotically active leiomyoma of the uterus? A mitotically active leiomyoma is a non-cancerous tumour that starts in the wall of the uterus. The tumour is made up of specialized smooth muscle cells that are normally found in a part of the uterus called the myometrium. What does “mitotically active” mean? Mitotically active …
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A cellular leiomyoma is a noncancerous tumour that develops in the muscular wall of the uterus, called the myometrium. Leiomyomas are composed of smooth muscle cells, which are the same type of cells that normally comprise the myometrium. The tumour is called cellular because it contains more muscle cells than the surrounding normal tissue. Cellular …
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The uterus is a pear-shaped hollow organ found in the female pelvis between the rectum (the end of the large bowel) and the urinary bladder. The upper part (fundus) is attached to the fallopian tubes while the lower part is connected to the vagina through the uterine cervix. The walls of the uterus are made …
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What is a leiomyoma of the uterus? A leiomyoma is a non-cancerous tumour that starts in the wall of the uterus. The tumour is made up of specialized smooth muscle cells that are normally found in a part of the uterus called the myometrium. Leiomyomas are very common tumours and they usually occur in women …
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Carcinosarcoma of the uterus is an aggressive type of cancer that starts in the uterus. It is sometimes described as a “biphasic” tumour because it contains two different kinds of cancer cells. One part is made up of cells that resemble those that normally line the inside surface of organs. This is called the carcinoma …
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