Tactoid body features in a Schwann cell hamartoma of colonic mucosa.

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Abstract

Mesenchymal colorectal polyps are uncommon lesions, particularly those of neurogenic origin. We describe a mucosal Schwann cell hamartoma of the colon with tactoid features, so far reported in peripheral nerve sheath tumours, and address its differential diagnosis and clinical implications.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Int. J. Surg. Pathol.

Title: International journal of surgical pathology

ISSN (Electronic): 1940-2465

ISSN (Print): 1066-8969

Publication date (Electronic): Aug 2014

Volume: 22

Issue: 5

Affiliations

[1 ] IPATIMUP, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto, Portugal.

[2 ] Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto, Portugal.

[3 ] Unidade Local de Saúde da Guarda, Guarda, Portugal.

[4 ] IPATIMUP, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto, Portugal jmlopes@ipatimup.pt.