Clear Cell “Sugar” Tumors of Urethra: A Previously Undescribed Occurrence and Review of Published Data - 06/08/11
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Clear cell “sugar” tumor is a rare benign tumor considered as a member of the family of perivascular epithelioid cell tumors. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of clear cell “sugar” tumor presented as a mass protruding from the urethra in a 15-year-old girl. Pathologic examination revealed a tumor composed of epithelioid cells with “water” clear cytoplasm that stained positively for melanocytic and smooth muscle–specific markers. Treatment of this tumor included a surgical excision and complete removal of the urethral mass, with examination of surgical margins. Three months after surgery, the patient remains clinically free of disease.
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P. 542-543 - septembre 2009 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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