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Slide tutorial – Case 5
Clinical history: 73yo female – inferior auricular mass.
Digital slide: FNA, pap and DQ (x 40 scan) – Review before progressing
Macroscopic and microscopic images:
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- DQ – Low power showing cellularity
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- DQ -Medium power with stromal and epithelial fragments
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- High power showing metachromatic stroma and epithelial/myoepitheial cells
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- Pap stain showing stromal and epithelial/elements
Diagnosis:
Video tutorial
Case discussion
This is an important case because it;
- illustrates the cytological features of a common neoplastic condition
The key features to take away include;
- cytological features of pleomorphic adenoma on both DQ and Pap stain.
Extended learning topics
Discuss the cytological findings in
- Pleomorphic adenoma
- Warthin’s tumour
- Acinic cell carcinoma
Drop me a line or call me at TissuPath if you want to discuss any of these cases further
Andrew
This case has been de-identified and is intended for educational purposes only
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