Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when there is an abnormal growth of skin cells, usually triggered by damage to the DNA within the skin cells. It is primarily caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and its incidence continues to rise.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Early regression index (ERI) on MR images as response predictor in esophageal cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemo-radiotherapy: Interim analysis of the prospective ESCAPE trial.

Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology·2024

Same author

Trichoblastic carcinoma: a report of two cases of a deeply infiltrative trichoblastic neoplasm.

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]·2001

Same author

Dermatofibroma-like granular cell tumor.

Journal of cutaneous pathology·2001

Same author

Solitary fibrous tumor of the vagina.

The American Journal of dermatopathology·2000

Same author

Nodular tertiary syphilis mimicking granuloma annulare.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2000

Same author

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the skin.

The American Journal of dermatopathology·1999

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 19, 2026

Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Published on: May 16, 2025

Cutaneous decidualized endometriosis. A pseudomalignancy

The American Journal of Dermatopathology

|April 1, 1982

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Decidualized endometriosis can mimic malignant neoplasms due to cytologic atypia, potentially misleading dermatopathologists. Familiarity with gynecologic pathology is crucial for accurate diagnosis of this rare condition.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Published on: August 9, 2024

Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity

Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity

Published on: December 21, 2012

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 19, 2026

Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Published on: May 16, 2025

Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Published on: August 9, 2024

Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity

Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity

Published on: December 21, 2012

Area of Science:

Gynecologic pathology
Dermatopathology
Oncologic pathology

Background:

Misdiagnosis of benign neoplasms as malignant can occur due to cytologic atypia or ectopic tissue.
Pathologist unfamiliarity with specific lesions contributes to diagnostic errors.

Observation:

A case of decidualized cutaneous endometriosis presented with histologic features mimicking malignancy.
Key features included cytologic atypia, circumscribed epithelial nodules, glandular spaces, and mononuclear cells.
Notably, no mitoses were observed in the lesion.

Findings:

The described case highlights a rare instance of histologic pseudomalignancy.
Decidualized endometriosis can exhibit cytologic atypia, resembling metastatic malignancy.
Lack of familiarity with gynecologic pathology can lead to misinterpretation by dermatopathologists.

Implications:

Accurate differentiation between benign and malignant lesions is critical for patient management.
Enhanced training in gynecologic pathology for dermatopathologists may reduce diagnostic errors.
Recognizing pseudomalignant features in cutaneous endometriosis prevents unnecessary oncologic treatment.