Ultrasound‐guided fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of hepatic and pancreatic perivascular epithelioid cell tumors: A case series
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.24111
Abstract: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) are rare mesenchymal tumors that can affect any part of the body. They can be sporadic or arise in the setting of tuberous sclerosis (TSC). In this article, we report… read more here.
Keywords: epithelioid; epithelioid cell; perivascular epithelioid; cell tumors ... See more keywords
Hepatic perivascular epithelioid cell tumor: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2018.08.004
Abstract: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) of liver is extremely rare hepatic neoplasm with only 30 cases reported in the literature. These lesions are found mainly in young females and may present a potential pitfall in… read more here.
Keywords: perivascular epithelioid; cell tumor; epithelioid cell;
Cytopathology of extra-renal perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa): a series of 7 cases and review of the literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2020.09.006
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) is a family of rare mesenchymal tumors consisting of histologically and immunohistochemically distinctive perivascular epithelioid cells. Relatively little is known about the cytopathology of extra-renal PEComas. Because of a… read more here.
Keywords: extra renal; perivascular epithelioid; pecoma; cell ... See more keywords
Tibial perivascular epithelioid cell tumour (PEComa). A case report and literature review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2018.10.003
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Perivascular epithelioid cell (PEC) is a cell type constantly present in a group of tumours including angiomyolipoma (AML), clear-cell «sugar» tumour (CCST) of the lung and extrapulmonary sites, lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), and clear-cell tumours of… read more here.
Keywords: epithelioid cell; case; report; perivascular epithelioid ... See more keywords
Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor of the lacrimal gland.
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2022.2141804
Abstract: A 33-year-old lady was referred to our clinic with a history of left upper eyelid swelling and difficulty to open her left eye for more than 4 years. Her globe was in infero-nasal displacement, and ocular… read more here.
Keywords: cell tumor; epithelioid cell; tumor; lacrimal gland ... See more keywords
The potential of emerging new therapeutics for the treatment of perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComa)
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DOI: 10.1080/21678707.2018.1493376
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) constitutes a family of rare mesenchymal soft-tissue tumors. These tumors pose a significant diagnostic challenge, given their cytomorphology and characteristic co-expression of both melanocytic and myogenic markers. While… read more here.
Keywords: perivascular epithelioid; mtor; pecoma; epithelioid cell ... See more keywords
Hepatic perivascular epithelioid cell tumor treated by transarterial embolization plus radiofrequency ablation
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006969
Abstract: Background: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) are extremely rare mesenchymal entities with potentially malignant properties; the liver cases are not encountered frequently. Owing to themalignant potential, these tumors are treated by surgical methods to ensure… read more here.
Keywords: epithelioid cell; transarterial embolization; embolization; perivascular epithelioid ... See more keywords
Computed tomography imaging features of hepatic perivascular epithelioid cell tumor
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009046
Abstract: Rationale: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) is a rare tumor which is most frequently found in uterus. The tumor arising from liver is extremely uncommon. Patient concerns: A 36-year-old female with abdominal distention, cramps, and… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; tomography imaging; cell tumor; epithelioid cell ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy in the oblique supine lithotomy integrative position for rare renal malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor with renal vein cancerous thrombosis: A case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030653
Abstract: Rationale: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) is a mesenchymal tumor that arises from perivascular epithelioid cells and can differentiate into melanocytes and smooth muscle cells. Malignant renal perivascular epithelioid cell tumor is extremely rare. Due… read more here.
Keywords: cell tumor; renal malignant; epithelioid cell; tumor ... See more keywords
18F-FDG PET/CT for Monitoring of Disease Progression in Metastatic Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000003453
Abstract: A 38-year-old woman presented for F-FDG PET/CT after multiple intra-abdominal surgical resections of a rare recurrent perivascular epithelioid cell tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. A solitary pelvic metastasis was detected, but surprisingly exhibited neither increased… read more here.
Keywords: cell tumor; epithelioid cell; fdg pet; perivascular epithelioid ... See more keywords
Perivascular epithelioid cell tumour (PEComa): an unusual cause of painful defaecation
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-247686
Abstract: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumours (PEComa) are rare tumours of mesenchymal origin. We report a 39-year-old patient who presented with painful defecation secondary to an anorectal mass. The diagnosis of anorectal PEComa was confirmed following excision… read more here.
Keywords: perivascular epithelioid; tumour pecoma; epithelioid cell; cell tumour ... See more keywords