Rhabdomyoma
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Rhabdomyoma a benign muscle tumour. Often seen in the context of tuberous sclerosis.
General
- May be seen in the context of tuberous sclerosis.
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Spider cells:
- Large polygonal cells (~10-20x RBC diameter):
- Abundant cytoplasm filled with glycogen.
- Large polygonal cells (~10-20x RBC diameter):
Images:
References
- ↑ URL: http://www.brown.edu/Courses/Digital_Path/systemic_path/cardio/rhabdomyoma.html. Accessed on: 19 October 2011.