Endometrial stromal nodule

Endometrial stromal nodule

Definition

A non-infiltrating, benign mesenchymal neoplasm arising from the uterine corpus. It is characterized by the presence of neoplastic cells that resemble the cells of the proliferative phase of endometrial stroma and numerous thin-walled small vessels. It usually presents with abnormal uterine bleeding and menorrhagia.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Body of uterus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Body of uterus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Female reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Female reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uterus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uterus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0