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Polypoid Müllerianosis Mimicking Primary Gynecologic Malignancy.
Kathryn Quillen1, H James Williams1, Krista S Pfaendler1
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, and the Department of Pathology, Anatomy & Laboratory Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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|September 26, 2025
Summary
Müllerianosis, a rare condition of ectopic Müllerian tissues, was diagnosed in a patient with ureteral obstruction. Surgical intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration were key to successful management.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic pathology
- Urologic oncology
- Rare disease research
Background:
- Müllerianosis is defined by ectopic Müllerian-derived tissues in extrauterine locations.
- This condition can present diagnostic challenges due to its rarity and potential for mimicking malignancy.
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