Merkel cell carcinoma - Male, 76 - Tissue image [5020730020706201]

This is the histopathological image of CONNECTIVE, SUBCUTANEOUS AND OTHER SOFT TISSUES 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: 76Clinical description: Tumor of subcutaneous tissue of left forearm.Gender: MaleDiagnosis:Classification: ICD-O_3.2Classification code: ADENOMAS AND ADENOCARCINOMASDiagnosis: Merkel cell carcinomaResult of the histopathological examination: Tumor composed of small round cells. High nuclear:cytoplasmic ratio. Hyperchromatic nuclei with finely chromatin. Scant cytoplasm. High mitotic activity. Cancer cells: CKAE1/AE3+, CK7-, CK20+ (dot-like), SYN+, CHR+, CK5/6-, CD117 słabo+, S100-, LCA-, Ki-67 80%.Sample:Material: FFPECollecting method: Excision of lesionsTopography: CONNECTIVE, SUBCUTANEOUS AND OTHER SOFT TISSUESOrgan: CONNECTIVE, SUBCUTANEOUS AND OTHER SOFT TISSUESTissue: Connective, subcutaneous and other soft tissues of forearmType of staining: positive/HEStaining: Not applicableAntibody: Not applicableTechnology:Equipment: Pannoramic 250 3DHistechLens: 20xOrganization:Source: Medical University Gdańsk