Spindle Cell Epithelioma: A Rare Vaginal Tumor –A Clinico Pathologic Report
Published: August 1, 2013 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2013/.3250
Nivedita K., Sowmya, Fatima Shanthini
1. Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sree Manakulavinayagar Medical College Hospital, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry-605107 India.
2. Professor & HOD, Department of Pathology, Sree Manakulavinayagar Medical College Hospital, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry-605107 India.
3. Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sree Manakulavinayagar Medical College Hospital, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry-605107 India.
Correspondence
Dr. Nivedita K.
Sree Manakulavinayagar Medical College Hospital, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry, India -605107
Phone: 91-9994328253, E-mail: niveog91@yahoo.com
Spindle cell epithelioma is a very rare benign tumour of the vagina, which contains epithelial and mesenchymal components and co-expresses the markers for both. It has its origin in the epithelial cells of the remnants of the vestibular gland. The presence of glandular structures and the pattern of immunostaining, help in the differentiation of these tumours from the other common vaginal tumours.
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