Kaposi sarcoma - Male, 85 - Tissue image [5240730013784711]

This is the histopathological image of SKIN tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format. The detailed information about the patient, sample, and diagnosis are as follows: Patient:Age: 85Clinical description: Oedema and reddish lesions on skin of right thigh.Gender: MaleDiagnosis:Classification: ICD-O_3.2Classification code: BLOOD VESSEL TUMORSDiagnosis: Kaposi sarcomaResult of the histopathological examination: Kaposi sarcoma: Proliferation of slit-like vascular channels formed by spindled endothelial cells. Vascular channels infiltrate deeper dermis. Extravasated erythrocytes, hemosiderin and inflammatory cells are present. CD31+, HHV8+, Ki-67 5 %.Sample:Material: FFPECollecting method: Excision of lesionsTopography: SKINOrgan: SKINTissue: Skin of thighType of staining: positive/HEStaining: Not applicableAntibody: Not applicableTechnology:Equipment: Pannoramic 250 3DHistechLens: 20xOrganization:Source: Medical University Gdańsk