Tyrosine-rich crystalloids in a polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma.
A polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma with tyrosine-rich crystalloid deposits is reported. The literature is reviewed, and diagnostic and histogenetic implications of this finding are discussed.
Raubenheimer
E J
EJ
Medical University of Southern Africa, Medunsa.
van Heerden
W F
WF
Thein
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D003460:Crystallization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D014443:Tyrosine / Q000378:metabolism*
D014443:Tyrosine