Blue nevus of the uterine cervix

A case of blue naevus of the endocervix is reported with immunohistochemical and ultrastructural findings. The dendritic melanin-containing cells are analogous to the blue naevi cells of the skin. Electron microscopy showed melanosomes in dendritic cells but no cells with melanin-producing Schwann c...

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Published inPathologica Vol. 84; no. 1092; p. 539
Main Authors Donofrio, V, Terracciano, L M, Boscaino, A, De Rosa, G, Buffa, D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.07.1992
Subjects
Biomarkers
Dendritic Cells - ultrastructure
Female
Humans
Leiomyoma
Melanocytes - ultrastructure
Microscopy, Electron
Middle Aged
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
Nevus, Pigmented - pathology
Ovarian Cysts - surgery
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - pathology
Uterine Neoplasms
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Summary:A case of blue naevus of the endocervix is reported with immunohistochemical and ultrastructural findings. The dendritic melanin-containing cells are analogous to the blue naevi cells of the skin. Electron microscopy showed melanosomes in dendritic cells but no cells with melanin-producing Schwann cells features were observed. Histogenetic hypotheses are discussed.
ISSN:0031-2983