Spindle Cell Epithelioma of the Vagina: Report of Two Cases, Literature Review, and New Immunohistochemical Markers

Spindle cell epitheliomas of the vagina are rare benign tumors of uncertain histogenesis. It has been hypothesized that they originate from a pluripotent cell population. Here, we report 2 cases of spindle cell epitheliomas of the vagina. Both patients presented with a painless vaginal nodule. The resected lesions were solid, well circumscribed, and composed of a proliferation of epithelioid or epithelial cells admixed with spindle cells without atypia. The 2 cellular populations expressed epithelial and mesenchymal markers. Based on these morphologic and immunohistochemical findings, a diagnosis of spindle cell epithelioma was rendered in both cases. Furthermore, we describe for the first time the expression of WT-1 (Wilms’ tumor protein 1) and calretinin in addition to the previously defined immunohistochemical profile.

Source: International Journal of Surgical Pathology - November 9, 2015 Category: Pathology Authors: Berdugo, J., Gauthier, P., Provencher, D., Matte, C., Piche, J., Rahimi, K. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research