Strumal carcinoid of the ovary: an immunohistochemical and electron microscopic study

Tumori. 1983 Jun 30;69(3):261-7. doi: 10.1177/030089168306900315.

Abstract

A case of strumal carcinoid of the ovary is reported. The follicles contained T4-immunoreactive substance, whereas the carcinoid component of the tumor had a trabecular structure and showed argyrophilic elements. Pancreatic-polypeptide and enteroglucagon were localized in these cells by an immunocytochemical method. The same cells displayed small electron-dense endocrine-like granules. A common precursor for the thyroid and carcinoid components is postulated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoid Tumor / immunology*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / metabolism
  • Carcinoid Tumor / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / immunology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / ultrastructure
  • Struma Ovarii / immunology*
  • Struma Ovarii / metabolism
  • Struma Ovarii / ultrastructure
  • Thyroxine / immunology

Substances

  • Thyroxine