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An unusual cervical adenosis
A Altintas1, N Aridigan, S Zorludemir
1Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey.
The Central African Journal of Medicine
|March 1, 1992
Summary
A large cervical mass in a 57-year-old woman was diagnosed as benign adenosis of the cervix. This is the first reported case of such a large, non-Diethylstilbestrol-exposed adenosis.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic pathology
- Reproductive medicine
Background:
- Adenosis of the cervix is a rare condition characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial glands and stroma within the cervical wall.
- While often associated with in utero exposure to Diethylstilbestrol (DES), non-DES-related cases are infrequently reported.
Observation:
- A 57-year-old woman presented with persistent leukorrhea and a significant cervical mass.
- Imaging and clinical examination revealed a large mass on the uterine cervix.
Findings:
- Histologic examination of the resected cervical mass confirmed the diagnosis of adenosis of the cervix.
- This case represents a notably large adenosis of the cervix in a patient without a history of in utero Diethylstilbestrol exposure.
Implications:
- This report expands the understanding of cervical adenosis, highlighting its potential for significant growth even in the absence of DES exposure.
- It underscores the importance of considering adenosis in the differential diagnosis of cervical masses, regardless of patient history.
- Further research may be warranted to explore the etiology and specific characteristics of non-DES-related cervical adenosis.