Metaplastic papillary tumor of the fallopian tube. Case report, immunohistochemical features, and review of the literature.
An example of a unique oncocytic and mucinous lesion of the fallopian tube epithelium, found incidentally in the postpartum period, is presented. The histogenetic nature of this lesion and its ultrastructural and immunohistochemical features are discussed.
Bartnik
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Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
Powell
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Moriber-Katz
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Amenta
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D000328:Adult; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000378:metabolism; D004848:Epithelium / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005185:Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007633:Keratins / Q000378:metabolism; D008562:Membrane Glycoproteins / Q000378:metabolism; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D018396:Mucin-1; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000473:pathology
D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen; D008562:Membrane Glycoproteins; D018396:Mucin-1; D007633:Keratins