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Coronal section computed tomography showing heterogeneously enhancing mass lesion engulfing the uterus, broad ligament and accompanying vessels.
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This appeared to arise from the vagina extending superiorly up to the level of the pelvic inlet (Figure 1).
Sagital section computed tomography showing the lesion compressing the bladder anteriorly and the rectum posteriorly maintaining the intervening fat planes.
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It was also seen compressing the bladder anteriorly and the rectum posteriorly (Figure 2).
The cut section of the uterus showing large polypoidal mass arising from the cervix, which engulfs the anterior and posterior aspect of the uterus sparing the fundus and tubes.
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The outer surface of the tumor showed numerous polypoidal masses, which on cut section was seen to arise from the cervix (Figure 3).
Photomicrograph (H&E stain: original magnification x10) showing the papillary growth lined by cuboidal epithelium projects from the surface and into the cystic spaces. The subepithelium has scattered glands with surrounding stroma composed of fibroblasts.
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Histopathology showed tumor arising from the cervix in the form of molded papillae lined by cuboidal epithelium and subepithelium showing scattered glands with surrounding stroma containing fibroblasts (Figure 4).