Article
Comparison of morphological, immunohistochemical, and molecular genetic features of inflammatory fibroid polyps (Vanek's tumors).
Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology - 1 May 2010
Daum Ondrej, Hatlova Jana, Mandys Vaclav, Grossmann Petr, Mukensnabl Petr, Benes Zdenek, Michal Michal
Abstract excerpt
Vanek's tumor (inflammatory fibroid polyp) is a rare benign lesion occurring throughout the digestive tract. Histologically, two patterns can be recognized. Classical Vanek's tumor contains concentric formations of proliferating spindle cells which are CD34 positive. Atypical, inflammatory pseudotumor-like Vanek's tumor lacks concentric formations and is CD34 negative. Recently, mutations in platelet-derived...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
