Gangliocytic paraganglioma of the duodenum: report of cytologic, histologic, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural features of a case.
A case of gangliocytic paraganglioma of the duodenum is reported, including light microscopic, ultrastructural, and immunohistochemical characteristics. The cytologic appearance, as might be seen in fine-needle aspiration smears, indicates a neoplasm with three cellular components (epithelioid, ganglion, and spindle cells) seen histologically by light and electron microscopy.
Department of Pathology, Florida Hospital, Orlando.
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D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / Q000378:metabolism
D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide