Multiple malignant Spiegler tumors with brachydactyly and racket-nails. Light and electron microscopic study.
Multiple malignant Spiegler tumors were observed on the scalp of a 67-year-old female patient with brachydactyly and racket-nails affecting all fingers of both hands. The occurrence of similar clinical features in the family of the patient is suggestive of a hereditary disorder. The light and electron microscopical findings are described.
D000368:Aged; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000235:genetics / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009264:Nails, Malformed; D012867:Skin / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D013544:Sweat Gland Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities*