Thursday, October 28, 2010

Mass during abdominal exploration

56 years old female, represented with intestinal obstruction, she had a previous history of 5 CS and old uterine fibroid. The surgeon found large mass arising from the pelvis infiltrating the intestinal wall. Pelvic organs could not be identified. The OBgyn-Surg. team just made debulking of the mass and release the obstruction. Grossly; many variable sized irregular grayish friable tissue pieces were received. Microscopically; malignant growth formed of spindle cells and rhabdoid cells with high mitotic index and extensive necrosis. I suggested pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma (DD: MFH; Pleomorphic liposarcoma). What are ur suggestion and markers recommended?.


Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Cystic malignant breast mass

Female patient 36 yo, have a lt. breast mass. U/S revealed large cystic mass. Gross examination showed an ovoid mass 6x5 cm with well defined nodular outer surface. CS showed a large cavity filled with brownish gelatinous material. Microscopically; invasive duct carcinoma with mixed comedo and medullary features as well as DCIS. The center is a degenerated part of tumor.


Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Large Breast Mass

46 years old female patient, had Rt. breast mass since (long time); FNAC shows hyperplastic ductal cells and fragments of spindle cell stromal tissue (suggestive of phylloides tumor or giant fibroadenoma).
Frozen section confirmed the diagnosis of phylloides tumour. Paraffin sections show it is of the benign type.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Two interesting appendicectomies!

First: Lady 27 years old, operated upon for huge Rt. pelvi-abdominal cyst +  they did appedicectomy.
Second: Male patient, 35 years old operated upon for appendicitis> during the operation the surgeon found multiple tiny nodules on the surface> ask for frozen section.

Case (1)




Case (2)