Pathology Image Detail

Caption

This is a 10x image that is a higher magnification of the top-center portion of the 4x image.

Description

skin keratoacanthoma

Age at Necropsy

829 days

Notes

This is the skin from an 829 day old male LP/J mouse taken adjacent to the preputial gland but not including the gland. This is a large cystic mass with a large opening to the skin surface. It is lined by proliferating stratified squamous epithelial cells that are cornifying. Premature cornification occurs within the squamous epithelia.

Contributor

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Pathologist

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:39174
Tumor Name
Skin • keratoacanthoma
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
skin keratoacanthoma
Organ Affected
Skin
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:122261

Strain

Strain
LP/J
Strain Types
inbred
Strain Synonyms
LP
LP/Jax
line 11 pied
AgW(B)
line 11
Strain Sex
Male
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
829 days