Diagnostic Value of Electron Microscopy in Rare Malignant Musculoskeletal Tumors

Experience from an orthopedic tumor center

  • Birgitta Carlén Department of Pathology, University Hospital, Lund University, Sweden

Abstract

Rare musculoskeletal tumors can be difficult to diagnose by light microscopy or immunohistochemistry. Electron microscopy can be of diagnostic assistance especially if histotype specific ultrastructural features exist. In particular, electron microscopy for uncommon sarcomas such as alveolar soft part sarcoma, parachordoma, atypical Ewing's sarcoma and epithelioid sarcoma may be the diagnostic modality of choice.

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Published
1996-07-29
How to Cite
Carlén B. (1996). Diagnostic Value of Electron Microscopy in Rare Malignant Musculoskeletal Tumors: Experience from an orthopedic tumor center. Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences, 101(1), 69-86. https://doi.org/10.3109/03009739609178914
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