Palisaded Myofibroblastoma

Palisaded Myofibroblastoma
Cyril Fisher, MD, DSc, FRCPath
Gross pathology photograph shows a hemorrhagic tumor extensively replacing the lymph node. Residual nodal tissue is seen at the periphery image.
Hematoxylin & eosin shows a cellular tumor with irregular fascicles and vague palisades of uniform spindle cells. Note rim of compressed lymph node image.
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
  • Intranodal hemorrhagic spindle cell tumor with amianthoid fibers
  • Solitary spindle cell tumor with myoid differentiation of lymph node
Definitions
  • Benign spindle cell tumor of modified smooth muscle cells in lymph node
CLINICAL ISSUES
Epidemiology
Jul 9, 2016 | Posted by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Palisaded Myofibroblastoma

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