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Lymphocytes, multinucleated giant cells and amorphous debris | Lymphocytes, multinucleated giant cells and amorphous debris in keeping with amyloid is present. A congo red stain confirms the presence of amyloid. | ||
Amyloid may be caused by a number of conditions, including neoplasias. Further clinical work-up is indicated. | Amyloid deposition may be caused by a number of conditions, including neoplasias. Further clinical work-up is indicated. | ||
The case will be sent for mass spectroscopy. | The case will be sent for mass spectroscopy. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:59, 1 December 2020
Amyloid comment
Lymph Node, Station 4L, FNA: Amyloid present, see comment. Comment: Lymphocytes, multinucleated giant cells and amorphous debris in keeping with amyloid is present. A congo red stain confirms the presence of amyloid. Amyloid deposition may be caused by a number of conditions, including neoplasias. Further clinical work-up is indicated. The case will be sent for mass spectroscopy. Special stains for micro-organisms (GMS, PAS, PASD) are NEGATIVE.