The cytology of metastatic balloon cell melanoma

Friedman, M.; Rao, U.; Fox, S.

Acta Cytologica 26(1): 39-43

1982


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5547
PMID: 6175127
Document Number: 190425
The cytologic presentation in fine needle aspirates of 2 examples of metastatic balloon cell melanoma is described. These hypervacuolated cells may be misinterpreted as adenocarcinoma or liposarcoma. Intermediate forms between the classic nonvacuolated round melanoma cell and the ballooned melanoma cell are described.

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