ISSN:
1432-2307
Keywords:
Signet-ring cell
;
Scirrhous carcinoma
;
Gastric carcinoma
;
Electron microscopy
;
Stomach cancer
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The signet-ring cells seen in gastric carcinoma of the diffuse type were studied by light and electron microscopy. A classification of these cells into Types A, B and C was developed, based on intracellular mucous granules, nuclei and organelles, and by reactions to PAS and Alcian-blue staining. The gradual transition of Type A cells to Type B and the subsequent change of Type B to Type C suggest successive stages in maturation. These cells, especially those of Type B, resemble the mucous neck cells of the corpus and the glands of the pylorus.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00432651
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