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Benign perivascular tumor

MedGen UID:
231437
•Concept ID:
C1332532
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Benign Pericytic Neoplasm; benign Pericytic neoplasm; benign pericytic neoplasm; Benign Pericytic Tumor; benign Pericytic tumor; benign Pericytic tumour; Benign Perivascular Neoplasm; benign perivascular neoplasm; Benign Perivascular Tumor; benign perivascular tumor; pericytic neoplasm, benign
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0003342

Definition

A mesenchymal neoplasm arising from the perivascular cells of connective and soft tissue. It is characterized by the presence of pericytes that grow in a circumferential pattern around vessels. There is no evidence of atypical or malignant cytological and architectural features, invasive features, or metastases. [from NCI]

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Diagnosis

Challenges in Diagnosing Metastatic Uterine PEComa: Insights from Two Case Studies.
Kabeya C, Lancelle M, Demolin G, Wattier C, Marchisello C, Buonomo A, Fonseca S
Am J Case Rep 2024 Aug 23;25:e944365. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.944365. PMID: 39175175Free PMC Article

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