Publication: Hilus Cell Hyperplasia of Fallopian Tubes: A Rare and Incidental Finding with Uterine Leiomyomas
Date
2014
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Hilus cells are ovarian counterpart of testicular leydig cells seen at hilar region of
ovary. We present an interesting case of hilus cell hyperplasia in fallopian tube
associated with multiple leiomyomata of uterus in a postmenopausal woman.
To our knowledge very few cases reported the existence of hilus cells outside
the ovary. We received a specimen of hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-
oopherectomy. On gross examination both the tubes showed multiple small
yellowish nodules. Microscopic examination showed aggregation of hilus cells
beneath a normal tubal epithelium. Hilus cell hyperplasia was not seen in the
ovaries. On immunohistochemistry, hilus cell showed positivity for vimentin and
calretinin. Co-existence of hilus cell hyperplasia of fallopian tube and leiomyoma is
very rare and may be subjected to further research
KEY WORDS
Fallopian tube, hilus cell hyperplasia, leiomyoma
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Ansari IA, Prakash G, K R, V E, Bhat S
Department of Pathology
Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute
Enathur, Kanchipuram Tamilnadu, India