Mycosis fungoides: initial diagnosis via palatal biopsy with discussion of diagnostic advantages of plastic embedding.
The authors present an example of mycosis fungoides which was initially diagnosed from a palatal biopsy. The distinctive nuclear morphology of the tumor cells, with a discussion of their diagnostic importance, is presented. The advantages of plastic-embedded formalin-fixed tissue are delineated.
D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology