Transitional Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report with Clinical, Histological and Cytological Findings

• Main Authors: Anureet Kaur, Jasbir Singh, Rimpi Bansal, Rupinderjeet Kaur, Monika Bansal, Puneet Kaur
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-12-01
• Series: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
• Subjects: transitional cell carcinoma; cervix
• Online Access: https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3804/85-%206070_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(VP)_PFA(RP)_PF2(PP).pdf

Papillary carcinoma of the uterine cervix with features reminiscent of Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) of urothelial origin, is a poorly recognized subtype of cervical carcinoma. This tumour has a propensity for late metastasis and local recurrence, in spite of the fact that histologically it could be misinterpreted as CIN grade III with a papillary configuration or as a squamous cell papilloma. This tumour occurs mainly in post-menopausal females, it is potentially aggressive and it presents at a more advanced stage. Here, we are presenting a case of a 65-year-old female who presented with post-menopausal bleeding and pelvic pain, and underwent hysterectomy for pyometra. The cervix showed a focus of papillary transitional carcinoma.