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Strumal carcinoid of the ovary. An analysis of its components
Author(s) -
Greco M. Alba,
Livolsi Virginia A.,
Pertschuk Louis P.,
Bigelow Bradley
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197904)43:4<1380::aid-cncr2820430428>3.0.co;2-o
Subject(s) - calcitonin , thyroglobulin , ovary , pathology , medicine , thyroid , immunofluorescence , medullary cavity , electron microscope , endocrinology , antibody , physics , optics , immunology
A strumal carcinoid of the ovary was studied by light and electron microscopy. Thyroglobulin was demonstrated within the strumal element by immunofluorescence, thus establishing the identity of the thyroid tissue. The carcinoid fulfilled the light and electron microscopic criteria for a mixed insular and trabecular example of this tumor. Intermediate zones between the two tissue elements showed mixed characteristics. No amyloid was found. Immunoreactive calcitonin was demonstrated in the tumor, suggesting the presence of C‐cells or medullary carcinoma of the thyroid.