32. Myxoid liposarcoma

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Staining: HE

Organ: Unknown

Description:

The whole slide is just tumor. There is a myxoid background stroma. The tumor has an extensive capillary network like chicken wire.

A special cell type, the lipoblast, is visible. This cell has vacuolated cytoplasm and a central, irregular nucleus. The remaining cells of the tumor are round cells.

Diagnosis: Myxoid liposarcoma

Causes:

  • t(12;16)

Theory:

Nothing special.

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