Image Name: skin_026.tif

Image Annotation: Melanoma arising in a metallothionine-hepatocyte growth factor (MT-HGF) transgenic mouse that has undergone perinatal UV exposure. Prominent Pagetoid spread is present and is comprised of nests and single cells with relatively clear cytoplasm within the more eosinophilic (pink) epidermis. Melanoma, spindle and epithelioid type, with prominent Pagetoid spread.

Staining Method: Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining Method

Species: Mouse
Strain: FVB

Organ: Skin
Diagnosis: Amelanotic Spindle and Epithelioid Melanoma

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Publication: 11565020

Image donated by: Marcus Bosenberg