Argyrophil small cell carcinomas of the uterine cervix.
Thirteen cases of argyrophil small cell carcinomas of the cervix were reviewed. Seven of nine patients, who have been followed up for more than 5 years, died. These tumors were found to be aggressive in their behavior. Immunohistochemical studies to localize several peptide hormones were positive for gastrin in two of five cases.
D000328:Adult; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000032:analysis / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology*; D003594:Cytoplasmic Granules / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D005755:Gastrins / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008875:Middle Aged; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000032:analysis / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology*
D005755:Gastrins