PIGMENTED PHEOCHROMOCYTOMAS OF THE ADRENAL-MEDULLA

被引:25
作者
CHETTY, R [1 ]
CLARK, SP [1 ]
TAYLOR, DA [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV CAPE TOWN,SCH MED,DEPT ANAT PATHOL,CAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICA
关键词
ADRENAL; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; MELANIN PIGMENT;
D O I
10.1016/0046-8177(93)90091-T
中图分类号
R36 [病理学];
学科分类号
100104 ;
摘要
Three primary pigmented pheochromocytomas of the adrenal gland are presented. The pigment in all cases proved to be melanin. Two of the pheochromocytomas were sporadic and histologically typical, except for a focal spindle cell configuration in one. It is believed that the morphologic appearance of these tumors represents divergent differentiation from neural crest, expressing typical pheochromocytoma (polygonal cells) and melanocytic features (melanin pigment). © 1993.
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页码:420 / 423
页数:4
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