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  • 1
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Histopathology 25 (1994), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: We describe nine cases of a distinctive cutaneous neoplasm showing features of eccrine adnexal differentiation that were characterized by their variegated histological appearance and low-grade malignant behaviour. The term polymorphous sweat gland carcinoma is proposed to designate these lesions. The tumours presented as large, longstanding, slow growing, dermal nodules showing a marked predilection for the extremities. Six patients were women. The patients were aged 42–70 years (mean, 59.8 years). Histologically, the lesions were characterized by a highly cellular proliferation displaying a variety of growth patterns, including solid, trabecular, tubular, pseudopapillary and cylindromatous, with prominent stromal changes including haemorrhage, hyalinization and cystic change, and displaying moderate cytological atypia and mitoses. Focal areas showing features associated with eccrine differentiation (i.e. tubular structures, small glandular lumina) could be identified in all cases. Clinical follow-up in six cases showed that two of the lesions recurred locally over a period of 3–6 years, and one tumour metastasized to regional lymph nodes 3 years after excision. Polymorphous sweat gland carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neoplastic epithelial dermal proliferations; complete but conservative surgical excision appears to be the treatment of choice for these lesions.
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  • 2
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Histopathology 22 (1993), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: We report two cases of a rare benign tumour of hair germ. Clinically, both were solitary, well-circumscribed, subcutaneous nodules located in the extremities. Histologically, the tumours were characterized by nests and thin cords of basaloid epithelial cells intimately associated with a cellular stroma. The basaloid cells exhibited peripheral palisading, keratinization in the form of keratotic cysts and squamoid transformation, and pilar differentiation. An unusual, but distinctive, cribriform pattern of growth was observed. There was no communication with the overlying epidermis. Abundant primitive hair germinal buds and rare more advanced abortive hair follicles were identified. These histological appearances encompass features of both trichoblastic fibroma and trichogenic trichoblastoma, thus distinguishing these neoplasms from other skin tumours and reinforcing the hypothesis that these tumours are closely related from a histogenetic point of view. The presence of overlapping histological features can be problematic for practising histopathologists who rarely encounter these conditions. With this in mind, the term benign trichogenic tumour may be more appropriate to encompass these two tumours and related neoplasms that appear to lie within the spectrum of hair follicle development.
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  • 3
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
    Histopathology 47 (2005), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
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  • 4
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Histopathology 11 (1987), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: A case of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung showing extensive spindle transformation is presented. On light microscopy, the tumour showed sheets and fascicles of elongated fusiform cells resulting in a growth pattern which closely resembled a sarcoma. Immunocytochemistry using tissue-specific antibodies against intermediate filaments demonstrated exclusive labelling of the tumour cells with prekeratin antibodies. Electron microscopy showed well-formed intercellular junctions and thick bundles of tonofilaments within the cytoplasm of the cells further confirming the squamous epithelial nature of the neoplasm. The findings in the present case point to the existence of a non-metaplastic spindle cell variant of squamous carcinoma of the lung. The possible mechanisms which may account for the spindle shape of the cells are reviewed.
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  • 5
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Histopathology 27 (1995), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Five smooth muscle tumours presenting as pleural neoplasms are presented. The patients were three women and two men aged between 21 and 69 years (mean = 45 years). Clinically, one patient presented with chest pain, one with empyema and the other three were asymptomatic. Two of the tumours were located in the left side of the chest cavity and three in the right side. In four cases, the lesions presented as solitary pleural-based masses that varied in size from 10–18 cm in greatest dimension; in two of these cases, involvement of the diaphragm was present in addition to the pleural involvement. In one case, the tumour was seen to totally encase the right lung simulating the growth pattern of malignant mesothelioma. Histologically, three cases displayed an atypical spindle cell proliferation with marked cellular pleomorphism, mitoses and areas of hemorrhage and necrosis. The other two cases were characterized by a bland-appearing smooth muscle proliferation of uncertain malignant potential composed of elongated cells with a moderate amount of eosinophilic cytoplasm and cigar-shaped nuclei, lacking significant nuclear pleomorphism or mitotic activity. Immunohistochemical studies showed strong positivity for alpha-smooth muscle actin in all cases, and for desmin in four of five cases, and a focal positive reaction for keratin in one case. Ultrastructural examination in one of the high-grade tumours showed features of smooth muscle differentiation. Three of the patients were treated by complete surgical excision while, in the other two patients, the lesions were incompletely resected. Follow-up ranging from 2–12 months has not shown evidence of recurrence in those patients with complete surgical resection, or metastasis in any of the patients. These cases appear to represent a previously undescribed form of primary pleural neoplasm. Because of the differences in biological behaviour compared with other types of pleural neoplasms, smooth muscle tumours should be included in the differential diagnosis of primary spindle cell tumours of the pleura.
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Histopathology 26 (1995), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare soft tissue neoplasm most commonly encountered in childhood and adolescence which has a predilection for the head and neck area, the genito-urinary tract and the extremities. Primary cutaneous presentation is extremely unusual and has been rarely reported in the literature. Herein, we describe two cases of rhabdomyosarcoma arising in the dermis of a 9-year-old girl and an 86-year-old man. Clinically, the tumours presented as solitary plaque-like or nodular lesions confined to the skin of the nose and chest wall, respectively. Histologically, the tumour in the first patient corresponded to an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. The tumour recurred locally four times, and in the last recurrence, showed features resembling those of malignant ‘triton’ tumour with fascicles of S-100 protein-positive spindle cells admixed with the rhabdomyoblastic components. The tumour in the second patient corresponded to the solid variant of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Immunohisto-chemical studies in both tumours showed positive labelling for muscle-specific actin, desmin and vimentin. Ultrastructural examination in one case showed clusters of intermediate filaments in the cytoplasm recapitulating abortive sarcomeric structures consistent with rhabdomyoblastic differentiation. Both patients developed repeated recurrences over a period of 2–4 years despite adequate surgical excision, and the second patient had an axillary lymph node metastasis. Primary cutaneous rhabdomyosarcoma should be considered in the evaluation of small ‘blue cell’ tumours or undifferentiated malignant neoplasms of the skin, and appropriate immunohistochemical studies in conjuction with electron microscopy should be employed for proper evaluation of such lesions.
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  • 7
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Histopathology 23 (1993), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: We report two cases of a primary lung tumour characterized by complex gland-like spaces lined by simple cuboidal to columnar epithelium surrounded by a hyalinized spindle-cell fibroblastic proliferation reminiscent of adenofibromas of the female genital tract. The lesions occurred in a 54-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man. The tumours presented clinically as 1–2 cm, solitary ‘coin’ lesions and were discovered incidentally on routine chest X-rays. Both lesions were treated by lobectomy. One patient is alive and well with no evidence of disease after 8 years; the other died of myocardial infarction 5 years following resection of his tumour without evidence of recurrence. We interpret these lesions as benign hamartomatous growths; their main importance lies in distinguishing them histologically from other types of pulmonary hamartomas, pulmonary blastomas, intrapulmonary solitary fibrous tumours, and metastases from soft tissue and visceral sarcomas.
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Histopathology 22 (1993), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Solitary myofibroma is a recently described, benign neoplasm of superficial soft tissue, which represents the adult counterpart of infantile myofibromatosis and is poorly recognized. Eleven new cases are presented herein. The patients were mostly adults with ages ranging from 13–64 years. They presented with a solitary, usually painless nodule of variable duration in the skin or oral cavity. Histologically, each lesion had a biphasic pattern with spindle cells forming fascicular or whorled areas and rounded, more primitive cells arranged around small vessels, forming haemangioperi-cytoma-like areas. The characteristic zonation of infantile myofibromatosis was often less marked in adult lesions and there was a haphazard arrangement of the fascicular and pericytic areas in some cases. Hyalinization, especially of the peripheral spindle-celled areas, was frequent. Immunohistochemically, the spindle cells were desmin negative but muscle actin (HHF-35 and IA4) positive. The rounded cells were both desmin and actin negative. Electronmicroscopy confirmed the myofibroblastic/fibroblastic nature of tumour cells in two cases. Although vascular invasion was seen in two cases, solitary adult-type myofibroma pursues a benign clinical course.
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  • 9
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Contact dermatitis 17 (1987), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1600-0536
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
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  • 10
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Clinical and experimental dermatology 18 (1993), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2230
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: The treatment of epidermal cysts has often posed a problem for dermatologists. Although surgical excision has been adopted as the method of choice for the removal of these lesions, complications of surgery and recurrences have warranted the search for alternate therapeutic modalities. Use of a recently introduced compound, Solcoderm, is reported in the treatment of 116 epidermal cysts in 85 patients over a 2-year period. The satisfactory cosmetic results observed, low incidence of recurrence, low cost and ease of administration, make this drug a viable alternative in the management of epidermal cysts, particularly in those cases where surgery should be avoided.
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