Strumal carcinoid of the ovary: an immunohistochemical and electron microscopic study.
A case of strumal carcinoid of the ovary is reported. The follicles contained T4-immunoreactive substance, whereas the carcinoid component of the tumor had a trabecular structure and showed argyrophilic elements. Pancreatic-polypeptide and enteroglucagon were localized in these cells by an immunocytochemical method. The same cells displayed small electron-dense endocrine-like granules. A common precursor for the thyroid and carcinoid components is postulated.
D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000276:immunology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013330:Struma Ovarii / Q000276:immunology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000276:immunology
D013974:Thyroxine