Immunohistochemical characterization of a B-cell signet ring cell lymphoma. Report of a case

Pathol Res Pract. 1988 Aug;183(4):497-504. doi: 10.1016/S0344-0338(88)80099-2.

Abstract

Signet ring cell lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, characterized by neoplastic lymphoid signet ring cells very similar to epithelial mucin producing cells. We describe here a case of signet ring cell lymphoma in which the immunophenotypic markers of signet ring cells parallel those of plasma cells, being intensively T10+ (CD 38), weakly HLA-DR+, and To15 (CD 22) and T200 (CD 45) negative. The morphologic and immunohistochemical features of the case and the main differential diagnosis are preceded by a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • B-Lymphocytes / pathology*
  • B-Lymphocytes / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / ultrastructure
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Middle Aged