Malignant Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumour ("PEComa") of Soft Tissue

Abstract

Tumours of perivascular epithelioid cells (PEComas) are being increasingly reported at visceral and somatic sites. Both benign and malignant variants have been identified, although clinical follow-up is often limited, which prevents meaningful predictions of behavior. We report the case of a malignant soft tissue PEComa with histologically confirmed regional lymph node metastases and radiologically confirmed pulmonary metastases. The light microscopic appearance and immunohistochemical profile (HMB-45, smooth muscle actin positive) and electron microscopic appearance support perivascular epithelioid cell differentiation.