Schwann Cell Features in Neurotropic Melanoma

Thomas F. Warner, Gholam R. Hafez, Robert E. Finch, James H. Brandenberg

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology · 1981 · 53 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

Schwann cell features were found on ultrastructural examination of a neurotropic melanoma (de novo type) of the lip. A neurotropic pattern of growth was retained in metastatic tumors in lymph nodes and lung. Melanin was not demonstrable in extra-epidermal tumor cells.

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