Hyaline globules

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Hyaline globules, also hyaline bodies, are a common non-specific histomorphologic feature that can be useful in formulating a differential diagnosis.

They can be seen in benign and malignant tissue.

Microscopic

Features:

  • Eosinophilic (pink) round bodies ~ typically 4-10 micrometers in diameter.

Benign

  • Ectopic decidua.[1]

Tumours

Images:

References

  1. Dharan M (September 2009). "Hyaline globules in ectopic decidua in a pregnant woman with cervical squamous cell carcinoma". Diagn. Cytopathol. 37 (9): 696–8. doi:10.1002/dc.21113. PMID 19526574.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Serra S, Chetty R (November 2008). "Revision 2: an immunohistochemical approach and evaluation of solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas". J. Clin. Pathol. 61 (11): 1153–9. doi:10.1136/jcp.2008.057828. PMID 18708424. http://jcp.bmj.com/content/61/11/1153.
  3. URL: http://webpathology.com/image.asp?case=34&n=6. Accessed on: March 8, 2010.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Nayar, R.; Bourtsos, E.; DeFrias, DV. (Oct 2000). "Hyaline globules in renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. A clue or a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration?". Am J Clin Pathol 114 (4): 576-82. doi:10.1309/F4TU-6AFE-R7NU-39Y3. PMID 11026104.