A placental site nodule (PSN) is benign remnant from a previous pregnancy.[1]
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| Micrograph of a placental site nodule (top of image). H&E stain. |
Presentation edit
They are typically asymptomatic and found incidentally.[1]
Pathology edit
PSNs are intermediate trophoblastic remnants.
Diagnosis edit
PSNs are diagnosed by examining the tissue under a microscope, usually obtained with a dilation and curettage.
Typically, they consist of pink (hyaline) material using the standard stain and contain few cells. Bizarre multinucleated cells may be present; however, there is no mitotic activity. The differential diagnosis includes (cervical) squamous cell carcinoma, gestational trophoblastic disease, and exaggerated placental site.
Prognosis edit
PSN are benign. Once removed, they do not require any treatment and do not recur.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Jacob, S.; Mohapatra, D. (2009). "Placental site nodule: a tumor-like trophoblastic lesion". Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 52 (2): 240–1. doi:10.4103/0377-4929.48931. PMID 19332926.