Basal cell carcinoma--signet ring type. Ultrastructural study

J Cutan Pathol. 1979 Apr;6(2):101-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0560.1979.tb01110.x.

Abstract

Light microscopic examination of a basalioma (basal cell carcinoma) revealed unusual keratinizing cells resembling signet ring cells with pink cytoplasmic inclusions. Ultrastructurally the inclusions consisted of filamentous masses encircled by abundant tonofilaments giving a striking picture of abnormal individual tumor cell keratinization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / metabolism
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / ultrastructure*
  • Cytoplasm / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Keratins / metabolism
  • Male
  • Skin Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Skin Neoplasms / ultrastructure*

Substances

  • Keratins