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Giorgi M, Labanca L, Centini G, Lazzeri L, Martire FG, Sorrentino E, Mancini V, Raimondo D, Raffone A, Neola D, Aru AC, Habib N, Casadio P, Seracchioli R, Zupi E. Extrauterine adenomyoma: A case report and systematic review of the literature. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 164:869-901. [PMID: 37688388 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a case of extrauterine adenomyoma (EA) and review all the cases of EA in the literature. METHODS Pubmed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar from 1807 to December 2022. All studies reporting the histologic diagnosis of an EA. We collected the following data: patient's age, size and location of adenomyoma, presence of endometriosis and adenomyosis, past gynecologic treatment, symptoms, diagnostic imaging, surgical intervention, alternative/adjuvant treatment, associated malignancy, and follow up. RESULTS Sixty-seven studies with 85 patients were included. Pain was the most frequent symptom (69.5%). Among diagnostic examinations, ultrasonography was used in 60 out of 81 reported cases, with several radiologic features described. EA was located inside the pelvis in 77.6% of patients. Adnexa were the most frequent site of the disease (24, 28.2%). History of endometriosis or adenomyosis was described in 35 patients (35, 41.2%). Uterine tissue morcellation was reported in 6 of the 85 patients (7.1%). Associated malignancy was detected in 9 out of 85 patients with available data (10.6%). There were two recurrences of disease. CONCLUSION Specific imaging features of EA are yet to be described in the literature. History of endometriosis and adenomyosis or uterine tissue morcellation may be suggestive of EA. Histologic examination can give a definitive diagnosis and exclude malignant transformation.
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- Matteo Giorgi
- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Gynecological Unit, Valdarno Hospital, Montevarchi, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Section of Pathology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Section of Pathology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beaujon Hospital-University of Paris, Paris, France
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- Division of Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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Strug M, Christmas A, Schoonover A, Romero VC, Cordoba M, Leary E, Thakur M. Impact of an accessory cavitated uterine mass on fertility: case presentation and review of the literature. F S Rep 2023; 4:402-409. [PMID: 38204942 PMCID: PMC10774890 DOI: 10.1016/j.xfre.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Objective We report a case of an accessory cavitated uterine mass (ACUM) in a patient with infertility and chronic pelvic pain. In addition, we summarize the literature to better characterize ACUM diagnosis and management. Design A comprehensive literature search using the PubMed database was performed through April 2023. Historical ACUM diagnostic criteria were applied as inclusion criteria. Descriptive statistics and statistical evaluation were reported. Results A 31-year-old nulligravid woman presented with chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, primary infertility, and history of endometriosis. Three-dimensional ultrasonography identified an ACUM and laparoscopic excision provided complete resolution of symptoms. Subsequently, she conceived without assistance twice with uncomplicated vaginal deliveries. A total of 154 articles were identified, 34 papers met inclusion criteria and were individually reviewed, consisting of 70 reported cases. The most common presenting complaints were dysmenorrhea (81.4%), chronic pelvic/abdominal pain (54.1%), and refractory pain (34.3%). Diagnostic imaging included magnetic resonance imaging (62.9%) and transvaginal ultrasound (55.7%). Management included resection via laparoscopy (75.7%) or laparotomy (18.6%), or hysterectomy (5.7%). Of cases with reported outcomes, 90.7% had complete relief of symptoms after surgery. Conclusion ACUM often presents with dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, or abdominal pain and is identifiable on magnetic resonance imaging as a hyperenhancing mass. Three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound can also accurately identify ACUM. A total of 90.7% of patients had complete relief of symptoms after intervention. It is important to identify ACUM early to relieve pain and reduce unnecessary interventions. Like our patient, other reports have demonstrated concomitant infertility and endometriosis. However, further investigation is needed to explore the association between infertility and ACUM.
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- Michael Strug
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Stanford University School of Medicine, Sunnyvale, California
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, Corewell Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, Corewell Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, Corewell Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, Corewell Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- The Fertility Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Chen Y, Deng L, Zhao J, Luo T, Zuo Z. Extrauterine adenomyoma of the lesser omentum: A case report and review of the literature. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30240. [PMID: 36086793 PMCID: PMC10980370 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE The extrauterine adenomyoma is rare and it is extremely rare outside the pelvic cavity. Herein, we reported the first case of a single extrauterine adenomyoma occurring in the lesser omentum. PATIENTS CONCERNS This case involved a 55-year-old woman who had undergone subtotal gastrectomy and omentectomy for gastric carcinoma. During postoperational pathological examination, 1 lymph node-like mass was coincidentally found in the lesser omentum. The patient had a history of hysterectomy for uterine leiomyoma 8 years ago. DIAGNOSES The resected 17 "lymph nodes" from the lesser omentum were routinely checked for possible metastasis of gastric carcinoma. One of lymph node-like mass was microscopically showed that it was composed of benign smooth muscle components, endometrial glands and stroma by HE staining. Therefore, adenomyoma was initially considered. INTERVENTIONS The lymph node-like mass was removed together with the lesser omentum during the subtotal gastrectomy and omentectomy for gastric carcinoma. No special intervention was performed for the adenomyoma. OUTCOMES Immunohistochemical staining confirmed that smooth muscle tissue was diffusely and strongly positive for Desmin, smooth muscle actin, estrogen receptor, and progesterone receptor, and negative for CD117, Dog-1, S100, and CD34. Endometrial glands and stroma were positive for estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor, and the endometrium interstitium was also positive for CD10. The final diagnosis of extrauterine adenomyoma occurring in the lesser omentum was established. LESSONS So far, to the best of our knowledge, total 53 cases of extrauterine adenomyoma have been reported in 45 English reports. The most common location for a single mass was pelvic cavity (37 cases), but rarely outside the pelvic cavity. This is the first case of a single extrauterine adenomyoma occurring in the lesser omentum.
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- Yanlin Chen
- Department of Pathology, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pathology, Jinshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401122, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401122, China
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- Anbiping (Chongqing)Pathological Diagnosis Center, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401122, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401122, China
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Extrauterine adenomyoma: a review of the literature. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2018; 228:130-136. [PMID: 29940416 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 06/05/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Adenomyosis is the presence of endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium. The focal and localized form of adenomyosis is known as adenomyoma. It is rarely located outside the uterus which is termed as extrauterine adenomyoma. We describe three cases of extrauterine adenomyomas which were located in pararectal space, round ligament and ovary. These cases were treated by laparoscopic excision and diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. A review of the literature identified 34 cases of extrauterine adenomyomas. The most common locations were pararectal space, ovary and broad ligament. Other pelvic locations included the round ligament, paraovarian, parametrial and pelvic wall. Extrapelvic adenomyomas were located in the liver, upper abdomen, inguinal scar, appendix and small bowel mesentery. The abdominopelvic pain was the most common clinical presentation of extrauterine adenomyoma. Various imaging modalities were used to identify extrauterine masses, but a definitive diagnosis could not be made preoperatively in any of the cases. Although rare, a possible diagnosis of adenomyoma must be contemplated while dealing with extrauterine masses. Surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment. Since malignancy has been reported in extrauterine adenomyomas, this possibility must be kept in mind while offering treatment.
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BACKGROUND Uterus-like mass (ULM) is an extremely rare lesion. Gross morphology of ULM resembling a uterus. It can occur in various organs in the abdominal cavity, even in the spinal cord. The histogenesis of ULM remains uncertain. A number of hypotheses have been proposed including metaplasia, congenital anomaly, and heterotopia theory. METHODS We describe a case of 43-year-old male presented with a complaint of acute low abdominal pain. Pelvic ultrasound found a large pelvic mass embedded in the broad ligament. RESULTS The mass contains a variable thickness smooth muscle layer lined with endometrial glands and stroma which resembling a uterus. Eventually, the patient was diagnosed as ULM by histopathological examination. CONCLUSION Except hypomenorrhea, the patient did not have any other associated abnormalities. We suggest this case supports the metaplasia theory that ULM is a benign mass formed by the proliferation of ectopic endometrial stromal cells or pluripotent mesenchymal cells of the 2nd Müllerian system.
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- Jian He
- Department of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University
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- Department of Pathology, The First People's Hospital of Xinxiang, Xinxiang, P. R. China
- Correspondence: Hong-Yan Zhou, Department of Pathology, The First People's Hospital of Xinxiang, 63 Yiheng Rd, Xinxiang 453000, P. R. China (e-mail: )
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Nakakita B, Abiko K, Mikami Y, Kido A, Baba T, Yoshioka Y, Yamaguchi K, Matsumura N, Konishi I. Clear cell carcinoma arising from a uterus-like mass. Pathol Int 2014; 64:576-80. [PMID: 25359243 DOI: 10.1111/pin.12218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2014] [Accepted: 09/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A uterus-like mass is an extrauterine mass with a cavity lined by endometrial tissue and a smooth muscle layer resembling the uterine corpus. It is a rare condition of unknown histogenesis. Herein, we describe a case of clear cell carcinoma arising from a uterus-like mass located in the retroperitoneal space. The patient, a 67-year old nulliparous woman, had been followed with the diagnosis of an ovarian endometriotic cyst for 14 years until ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated an enlargement of the cystic mass with a thickened irregular wall. Suspicion of malignant transformation prompted us to excise the lesion. At laparotomy, the uterus and right ovary appeared normal, and a mass measuring 8 cm was identified in the retroperitoneal space without any connection to the uterus. Grossly, the removed mass was composed of a cyst filled with blackish-brownish fluid and a thick wall resembling uterine myometrium. Microscopically, endometrial tissue inside the cyst, which was diffusely lined by clear cell carcinoma, was identified. Although the histogenesis of a uterus-like mass remains unclear, this case indicates that malignant tumors may occur from a uterus-like mass through the pathway similar to the carcinogenesis of endometriosis-related ovarian neoplasms.
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- Baku Nakakita
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Sopha SC, Rosado FGN, Smith JJ, Merchant NB, Shi C. Hepatic Uterus-Like Mass Misdiagnosed as Hepatic Abscess. Int J Surg Pathol 2014; 23:134-9. [DOI: 10.1177/1066896914534465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background. Hepatic endometriosis/uterus-like mass is rare and may be overlooked during hepatic cyst workups. We report a case of uterus-like mass, misdiagnosed as hepatic abscess. Case Report: A 47-year-old woman developed abdominal pain and vomiting. Infectious colitis with hepatic abscess was diagnosed, and remained antibiotic-refractory. Fine-needle aspiration and core biopsies showed benign contents. The patient presented to our institution with symptoms and normal blood work. Laparoscopic excision demonstrated a 1.4-cm cyst composed of endometrial glands (estrogen receptor+ and progesterone receptor+) and stroma (CD10+) with smooth muscle actin (SMA+), arranged in an organoid fashion. The patient, status-post hysterectomy, had no history or symptoms of endometriosis. Conclusion. This rare case illustrates the merit of considering uterus-like mass/endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of antibiotic-refractory hepatic cysts. Cyst heterogeneity may confound needle biopsy. We report the first instance of a hepatic uterus-like mass, with a review of related entities, postulated histogenesis, and important clinical associations.
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- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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González RS, Vnencak-Jones CL, Shi C, Fadare O. Endomyometriosis ("Uterus-like mass") in an XY Male: Case Report With Molecular Confirmation and Literature Review. Int J Surg Pathol 2014; 22:421-6. [PMID: 24651910 DOI: 10.1177/1066896913501385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Male endometriosis and endomyometriosis (also termed "uterus-like mass") are 2 unusual manifestations of endometriosis. We report a case of male endomyometriosis with immunohistochemical and molecular confirmation. A 52-year-old man presented with stabbing pelvic pain. Computed tomography scan showed a mass in the right inguinal area, at the site of prior hernia repair. The lesion was tubular in shape, with a thick muscular wall and a central blood-filled lumen. Microscopically, the tissue showed layers of concentric smooth muscle, with endometrial glands and stroma lining the lumen. Many theories have been proposed regarding the etiology of both endomyometriosis and male endometriosis, including remnant rests of Müllerian tissue and metaplasia. Cases of male endometriosis typically have been linked to estrogen therapy for prostate cancer. Our patient had a history of cirrhosis and took spironolactone, possibly leading to an altered hormonal state that interacted with a reactive/metaplastic process at a site of prior surgery.
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- Raul S González
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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Nechi S, Znaidi N, Rammah S, M'farej MK, Zermani R. Uterus-like mass of the broad ligament. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2013; 123:249-50. [PMID: 24059985 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2013] [Revised: 05/09/2013] [Accepted: 08/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Salwa Nechi
- Department of Pathology, Charles Nicole Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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