Pathology Image Detail

Caption

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: this photomicrograph focuses on a portion of the neoplasm where neoplastic cells form small bundles and have nuclear palissading. Neoplastic cells are fusiform, with indistinct cell borders and a small amount of acidophilic and fibrillar cytoplasm. The nucleus is small, central, oval, and hyperchromatic.

Description

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, subcutis

Age at Necropsy

137 days

Contributor

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Pathologist

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

H&E

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:25808
Tumor Name
PNS - Nerve sheath • tumor - malignant
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, subcutis
Organ Affected
Subcutis
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:94320

Strain

Strain
A/J
Strain Types
inbred
Strain Synonyms
strain A
Strain A
A/J, H-2a
A
A/Jax
A/Lilly
A/J-Jax
A/Cloudman
AJ
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
137 days