Atypical Cellular Chorangioma: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall With Worrisome Aspects but a Favorable Prognosis

We describe an unusual chorangioma with high cellularity and abundant mitosis that, after careful examination and postpartum follow-up, showed benign clinical course for mother and child confirming previous reported cases. This type of tumor is known in the literature as atypical cellular chorangioma and its identification is important in order to exclude potentially dangerous overtreatment.

Source: International Journal of Surgical Pathology - July 13, 2015 Category: Pathology Authors: Vellone, V. G., Calamaro, P., Vignale, C., Novaro, G., Penna, L., Fulcheri, E. Tags: Pitfalls in Pathology Source Type: research