Pathology Image Detail

Caption

This is a 20x image that is a higher magnification of the center region of the image 10xb.

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