Merkel cell carcinoma - Female, 74 - Tissue image [7070729594555931]

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: 74Clinical description: 1,0 cm dome-shaped light-brown lesion of skin of right calf.Gender: FemaleDiagnosis:Classification: ICD-O_3.2Classification code: ADENOMAS AND ADENOCARCINOMASDiagnosis: Merkel cell carcinomaResult of the histopathological examination: Merkel cell carcinoma. Tumor composed of small atypical cells with scant cytoplasm, hyperchromatic nuclei and high nuclear:cytoplasm ratio. Numerous mitoses and apoptotic bodies. Incomplete excision. CK20+ (dot-like), CK7-/+, SYN+, CHR+, Ki-67 25%.Sample:Material: FFPECollecting method: Excision of lesionsTopography: SKINOrgan: SKINTissue: Skin of calfType of staining: positive/HEStaining: Not applicableAntibody: Not applicableTechnology:Equipment: Pannoramic 250 3DHistechLens: 20xOrganization:Source: Medical University Gdańsk