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| Caption = Neurofibroma. [[H&E stain]]. | | Caption = Neurofibroma. [[H&E stain]]. | ||
| Micro = spindle cells with wavy nuclei without pleomorphism | | Micro = spindle cells with wavy nuclei without pleomorphism, +/-arranged in fascicles and intermixed with (wire-like) collagen ("shredded carrots"), moderately increased cellularity, poorly ''or'' well-circumscribed, +/-plexiform growth pattern ("bag of worms"), +/-mast cells (useful) | ||
| Subtypes = [[plexiform neurofibroma]] | | Subtypes = [[plexiform neurofibroma]] | ||
| LMDDx = [[schwannoma]], [[dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans]], [[ganglioneuroma]], neurotized [[melanocytic nevus]], [[MPNST]] | | LMDDx = [[schwannoma]], [[dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans]], [[ganglioneuroma]], neurotized [[melanocytic nevus]], [[MPNST]] | ||
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The sections show skin with an unencapsulated dermal spindle cell lesion with | The sections show skin with an unencapsulated dermal spindle cell lesion with wavy nuclei that have a likeness to shredded carrots. Occasional mast cells are present within the lesion. There is no nuclear atypia. Mitotic activity is not appreciated. No melanocytic nests are identified. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |
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