Striving to be the most comprehensive online resource for high-quality pathology images

 

Clear Cell Carcinoma

prev  
slide 47 of 75
next
No Image
Ovary_CCC79_Solid_ClearCells.jpg

Close

Comments:
The most common cell types in clear cell carcinomas of the ovary are clear cells and hobnail cells. Clear cells line glandular structures or can be arranged in solid nests, clusters, and sheets (as seen here). They are polygonal in shape, have distinct cytoplasmic borders, and contain clear cytoplasm (due to glycogen; PAS-positive – diastase sensitive). The nuclei are slightly enlarged. A few hyperchromatic atypical nuclei can be seen. Mitotic activity is not appreciably increased. The stroma contains abundant acute inflammatory cells.

prev
slide 47 of 75
next