Image: Melanoma - cytology field stain
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Description: Micrograph of malignant melanoma. Cytology specimen. Field stain. The micrograph shows features commonly seen in melanoma: Large (>2x the size of a RBC), dyscohesive cells. Epithelioid binucleated single cells, "bug-eyed monster cells". Cells with: Large nucleoli. Abundant granular cytoplasm. Features associated with melanoma but not seen: Pigment. Pseudoinclusions. Singular spindle cells.
Title: Melanoma - cytology field stain
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Author: Nephron
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