Korean J Cytopathol.  2003 Nov;14(2):71-75.

Uterine Tumor Resembling Ovarian Sex-Cord Tumor: A Case Report of the Cytologic Finding

• Kim I
• Han EM
• Jung WY
• Lee JH
• Yeom BW

Abstract

Uterine stromal tumors with features of ovarian sex-cord differentiation are relatively rare. The neoplasms composed of sex cord-like components in more than 50% of the tumor are classified as group II. We report the cytologic findings of a case of uterine tumor resembling ovarian sex-cord tumor. The cervical smears of a 62-year-old woman with submucosal tumor showed loose aggregates of spindle cells as well as glandular or tubular structures of round cells with a distinct cell membrane and a prominent small nucleolus. Because uterine stromal tumor can have sex cord differentiation, its possibility should be considered in the interpretation of cervical smears.

Keyword

Stromal tumor; Uterus; Sex cord differentiation; Cervical smear

MeSH Terms

Cell Membrane
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Uterus
Vaginal Smears