Pathology Image Detail

Caption

This is a 10x image that is a higher magnification of the center region of the 4x image.

Description

nerve sheath tumor

Age at Necropsy

514 days

Notes

This was a large tumor on the dorsal-lateral side of a 514 day old female MRL/MpJ mouse. There were extensive areas of necrosis and local invasion. The spindle-shaped cells have a characteristic "herring bone" pattern seen in nerve sheath tumors.

Contributor

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Pathologist

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:39557
Tumor Name
PNS - Nerve sheath • tumor
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
nerve sheath tumor
Organ Affected
PNS - Nerve sheath
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:122261

Strain

Strain
MRL/MpJ
Strain Types
inbred
Strain Synonyms
MRL
Murphy Roths Large
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
514 days