Ectopic prostatic tissue in uterine cervix: A case report and literature review

Abstract

The presence of ectopic prostatic tissue (EPT) in the female reproductive system has rarely been reported. To date, only a little more than 10 cases have been documented. Herein, we report a case of EPT detected in the uterine cervix of a 72-year-old woman who experienced two episodes of light vaginal bleeding more than 20 years after attaining menopause. Physical, radiological, and laboratory examinations indicated the presence of uterine leiomyoma and endometrial polyps; hence, a transabdominal hysterectomy was performed. EPT (diameter, 3 mm) was found incidentally at a random section of the uterine cervix. On account of its rare occurrence in women, this paper examines the clinicopathological characteristics of cervical EPT, with a review of the literature. We hope that this report will improve pathologists’ understanding of this condition and reduce the possibility of clinical misdiagnosis.

Keywords

• Ectopic tissue
• Prostate
• Cervix
• Prostate-specific antigen
• Metaplasia