Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix | |
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Other names | Villoglandular papillary adenocarcinoma, papillary villoglandular adenocarcinoma, well-differentiated villoglandular adenocarcinoma (VGA) |
Micrograph of a villoglandular adenocarcinoma the cervix. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Pathology, gynecology |
Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix is a rare type of cervical cancer that, in relation to other cervical cancers, is typically found in younger women and has a better prognosis. [1]
A similar lesion, villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the endometrium, may arise from the inner lining of the uterus, the endometrium. [2]
The signs and symptoms are similar to other cervical cancers and may include post- coital bleeding and/or pain during intercourse ( dyspareunia). Early lesions may be completely asymptomatic.[ citation needed]
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The diagnosis is based on tissue examination, e.g. biopsy.
The name of the lesion describes it microscopic appearance. It has nipple-like structures with fibrovascular cores ( papillae) that are long in relation to their width ( villus-like), which are covered with a glandular pseudostratified columnar epithelium.[ citation needed]
The treatment is dependent on the stage. As the prognosis of this tumour is usually good, fertility sparing approaches ( conization, cervicectomy) may be viable treatment options.[ citation needed]
Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix | |
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Other names | Villoglandular papillary adenocarcinoma, papillary villoglandular adenocarcinoma, well-differentiated villoglandular adenocarcinoma (VGA) |
Micrograph of a villoglandular adenocarcinoma the cervix. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Pathology, gynecology |
Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix is a rare type of cervical cancer that, in relation to other cervical cancers, is typically found in younger women and has a better prognosis. [1]
A similar lesion, villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the endometrium, may arise from the inner lining of the uterus, the endometrium. [2]
The signs and symptoms are similar to other cervical cancers and may include post- coital bleeding and/or pain during intercourse ( dyspareunia). Early lesions may be completely asymptomatic.[ citation needed]
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The diagnosis is based on tissue examination, e.g. biopsy.
The name of the lesion describes it microscopic appearance. It has nipple-like structures with fibrovascular cores ( papillae) that are long in relation to their width ( villus-like), which are covered with a glandular pseudostratified columnar epithelium.[ citation needed]
The treatment is dependent on the stage. As the prognosis of this tumour is usually good, fertility sparing approaches ( conization, cervicectomy) may be viable treatment options.[ citation needed]