Image: Pigmented melanoma - cytology
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Description: Micrograph of pigmented malignant melanoma. Cytology specimen. Pap stain. The micrograph shows features commonly seen in melanoma: Large (>2x the size of a RBC), dyscohesive cells. Pigment. Cells with: Large nucleoli. Abundant granular cytoplasm. Features associated with melanoma but not apparent/seen: Nuclear pseudoinclusions. Singular spindle cells. Epithelioid binucleated single cells, "bug-eyed monster cells".
Title: Pigmented melanoma - cytology
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Author: Nephron
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