Ultrastructure of a polysome-lamellae complex in a human paraganglioma.
Study of a human abdominal paraganglioma under electron microscopy revealed an unusual cytoplasmic inclusion appearing as a hollow cylinder made up of one or several concentric lamellae surrounded by single or aggregated granules. Cross sections of the lamellar element show a discontinuous juxtaposition of particles. It is moderately dense and is bordered by 140--to 250-A granules of sure ribosomal nature. The inclusion is closely connected to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. The origin and significance of this complex are discussed.
D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003593:Cytoplasm / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003594:Cytoplasmic Granules / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002479:Inclusion Bodies / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D011132:Polyribosomes / Q000648:ultrastructure