Nevus: Spitz vs Reed

English In this post we’re showing you the features of the Spitz and Reed nevi through “under the microscope” pictures. But first… what’s a nevus? It’s a benign proliferation of melanocytes (commonly known as moles). Find in the following infographic the main differences between the Spitz and Reed nevus: * Kamino bodies: these are round …

HER-2 amplification in gastric cancer

English Introduction Some posts ago we talked about HER-2 (HER2 overexpression: core info), but we’re going over it again in order to add information about its implications in GEAs (gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas). HER-2 in gastric cancer Gastric adenocarcinoma Gastric adenocarcinoma accounts for approximately 90–95% of all stomach cancers, with lymphoma, leiomyosarcoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor and neuroendocrine …

Multinodular goiter

In this post we show you gross , cytology and biopsy pictures of a multinodular goiter case

Cornea

Learn the histology of the cornea.

The thyroid gland

Learn the histology of the thyroid gland.

H-E principles

We use it everyday. Do not forget its principles!

Ki67

What is Ki67? Learn it here!

Hodgkin lymphoma: nodular sclerosis

This is an "under the microscope post" since we want you to obverse microscopic features. English Today's post is about Hodgkin lymphoma: nodular sclerosis type. The following slide shows core information about this neoplasia:   Now, it's time to know how a lymph node looks like when it is affected by this type of tumour: …

Hodgkin´s lymphoma

Linfomas: información básica

Español Este post incluye información básica sobre los linfomas para tener una idea general y así poder profundizar en siguientes publicaciones en los diferentes tipos y subtipos. Gif > Estadios de Costwolds (modificación de Ann Arbor): En relación con la etiología, estos son algunos linfomas con agentes infecciosos o alteraciones citogenéticas concretas: Causa infecciosa: Virus …