Primary gynaecological tumours mistaken... [Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI
Abstract
We describe two neoplasms of rare
occurrence, one of ovarian and the other of uterine origin that were
sent for consultation. Both lesions were diagnosed as metastatic
carcinomas by pathologists with special interest in gynaecological
pathology. The cases were referred for a second opinion because of
subsequent failure to identify the primary source. We discuss the
differential diagnoses, the need for generous sampling particularly in
ovarian mucinous neoplasms and the value of including particular
antibodies in the panel to aid the diagnostic process. Metastatic
tumours mimicking primary tumours are always challenging. These two
cases illustrate the need to be vigilant against the reverse scenario as
well.
