3.18 Leiomyomatous polyp from the uterus

  • A polyp arising from the cavity of the uterus protrudes through the internal os and extends in the canal.
  • It is a smooth polyp with a whorled cut surface.
  • The polyp seems to have caused pressure over the cervix causing an imprint.

Question

What are the other types of polyps that can present in a similar manner?

Answer

What are the types of polyps that can present in a similar manner?

According to the site of origin, they could be an

Endocervical polyp (arising in the cervical canal)

Endometrial polyp

Their histology could be 

Adenosarcoma

Leiomyoma

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