Lipid-rich and clear cell neuroendocrine tumors ("carcinoids") of the appendix: potential confusion with goblet cell carcinoid.

The so-called clear cell change has been described in neuroendocrine tumors at several locations. Those associated with von Hippel Lindau disease are pathognomonically "clear" and the cytoplasmic appearance has been ascribed to intracytoplasmic lipid. However, lipid has not been demonstrat...

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Main Authors: Chetty, R, Serra, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010