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Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of rectum: a histological, histochemical and electron microscopic study.

Histopathology (impact factor: 3.08). 06/1982; 6(3):341-50. pp.341-50
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ABSTRACT A signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of rectum removed from a 71-year-old woman was examined by light and electron microscopy. Most of the mucin in the signet-ring cells was of the neutral type, although acidic, mostly non-sulphated, mucin was also present. Three other types of neoplastic cells. The similarities between this tumour and tumours described in the stomach, appendix and breast care discussed.

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71-year-old woman
 
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breast care
 
electron microscopy
 
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signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma
 
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