ISSN:
1432-0711
Keywords:
Ovarian tumor
;
Sertoli-Leydig cells tumor
;
Neuron-specific enolase
;
Mucinous epithelium
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A rare case of ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor with heterologous mucinous glands and tiny carcinoid-like foci in a 33-year-old female is reported. In addition to these heterologous elements, peculiar cells, which were oval, eosinophilic and neuron-specific enolase (NSE)-positive, were also observed and had not been described previously. These NSE-immunoreactive cells were different from argentaffin cells observed in mucinous glands and carcinoid-like foci, and seemed to play a significant role in the appearance of the heterologous mucinous gland. The nature of this peculiar NSE-immunoreactive cell is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00931552
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