Pathology Image Detail

Caption

This is a 2.5x image that is a higher magnification of the upper center region of the direct scan.

Description

malignant nerve sheath tumor

Age at Necropsy

629 days

Notes

This is an aggressive malignant nerve sheath tumor in a 629 day old WSB/EiJ female mouse. Note the pleomorphic spindle-shaped cells in fasicles. There is extensive necrosis near the skin. The shape of the bone indicates that this is surrounding the shoulder joint.

Contributor

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Pathologist

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:41759
Tumor Name
PNS - Nerve sheath • tumor
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
front leg nerve sheath tumor
malignant nerve sheath tumor
Organ Affected
PNS - Nerve sheath
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:122261

Strain

Strain
WSB/EiJ
Strain Types
inbred
General Note
Wild derived inbred strain.
Strain Synonyms
Watkins Star Line B
WSB
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
629 days