Perivascular malignant epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) of the uterus:

Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors, called PEComas, have a mesenchymal origin with immunoreactivity for melanocytic and smooth muscle markers. Its incidence in the form of uterine involvement is rare, between 1 2 cases per million inhabitants, affecting mainly women their fifth decade life. The present study was elaborated according to rules CARE case report. patient's medical record analyzed, who authorized access it signed Free Informed Consent Form, together those involved this work. This patient underwent treatment follow-up supervisor Therefore, aimed describe rare clinical report malignant perivascular tumor (PEComa). Although literature on subject scarce there are no consistent criteria diagnosis treatment, our question presented aspects unfavorable evolution (a large number cytological atypia high mitotic index) characterizing PEComa uncertain potential, requiring adjuvant after surgery. evolved well surgery undergoing quarterly follow-ups at oncology gynecology outpatient clinic, physical examination nuclear magnetic resonance pelvis control purposes.