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Reticulum cell sarcoma pathophysiology
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
The dominant cell type is thought to be derived from histiocytes or macrophages. More recent thinking indicates that this cancer may arise from lymphocytes or immunoblasts.
Pathology
- Large, foam filled histiocytes with numerous mitoses and scant stroma are present
- Stains for reticulum are positive
- Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) stains are negative
References
References
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