ISSN:
1432-2307
Keywords:
Electron microscopy
;
Microfilaments
;
Microtubules
;
Nuclear pockets
;
Smooth muscle tumours
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Samples of gastric leiomyosarcomas from two male patients (69 years and 57 years of age) were studied by electron microscopy. The tumour cells contained abundant 50–90 å thick microfilaments and microtubules. Another cell type, regarded as immature leiomyosarcoma cell, contained numerous profiles of granular endoplasmic reticulum, free ribosomes and a well developed Golgi apparatus. There were intercellular junctions of zonula adherens-type between adjacent tumour cells. It was concluded that electron microscopy offers a valuable aid in the diagnosis of gastric neoplasms of smooth muscle origin.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00432780
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