ISSN:
1432-0533
Keywords:
Electron microscopy
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Olfactory esthesioneurocytoma
;
Neurosecretory granules
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Microtubules
;
Dystrophic axons
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary One case of malignant tumour of the left nasal cavity is reported in a woman 56 year old, affected by the disease 24 years. Numerous recurrences appeared and various histological diagnoses were performed. At the last surgery, the tumour invaded the ethmoïd and was a typical olfactory esthesio-neurocytoma. By electron microscopy, mature ganglion cells with dense cored vesicles (neurosecretory granules) were densely packed. Neuritic processes with microtubules were rarely normal in size and their content was most often abnormal; furthermore dystrophic axons were noted in great number.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00690560
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