Ultrastructure of a polysome-lamellae complex in a human paraganglioma

• Published in: The American journal of pathology Vol. 86; no. 3; pp. 523 - 532
• Main Authors: Nabarra, B, Sonsino, E, Andrianarison, I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States ASIP 01.03.1977
• Subjects: Abdominal Neoplasms - ultrastructure; Cell Membrane - ultrastructure; Cytoplasm - ultrastructure; Cytoplasmic Granules - ultrastructure; Female; Humans; Inclusion Bodies - ultrastructure; Microscopy, Electron; Paraganglioma - ultrastructure; Polyribosomes - ultrastructure

Study of a human abdominal paraganglioma under electron microscopy revealed an unusual cytoplasmic inclusion appearing as a hollow cylinder made up of one or several concentric lamellae surrounded by single or aggregated granules. Cross sections of the lamellar element show a discontinuous juxtaposi...