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A Horie

Publications and source records attributed to A Horie.

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Fine structure of cystosarcoma phyllodes with reference to smooth muscle tumors.

The fine structure of the stomal component of cystosarcoma phyllodes was compared with that of intracanalicular fibroademona, leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma. The stromal cells of fibroadenoma was intermediate between fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells and may be designated as myofibroblasts. The stromal cells of cystosarcoma phyllodes have fulfilled the ultrastructural criteria for smooth muscle cells. Therefore, cystosarcoma phyllodes should be regarded as smooth muscle tumors or those of myoepithelial origin.

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Ultrastructural comparison of hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma.

The ultrastructural characteristics of fetal liver, two hepatoblastomas and two hepatocellular carcinomas were compared. Tumor cells of hepatoblastoma disclosed monotonous nuclei, poorly-developed cytoplasmic membrane system, abundant free ribosomes and prominent glycogen granules. Thos of hepatocellular carcinoma revealed comparatively pleomorphic nuclei, well-developed cytoplasmic membrane system, a few free ribosomes and numerous glycogen granules. Fetal liver showed monotonous nuclei, well-developed RER abundant free ribosomes and prominent glycogen granules. Young mesenchymal cells with well-developed RER and continuous basal lamina surrounding the epithelial cells were detected in both cases of hepatoblastoma but not in those of hepatocellular carcinoma. Tumor cells of hepatoblastoma in a case showed intramitochondrial crystalloids and thick bundles of fibrils in the cytoplasm.

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Morphogenesis of pancreatoblastoma, infantile carcinoma of the pancreas: report of two cases.

Two cases of infantile carcinoma of the pancreas were diagnosed as pancreatoblastoma based on the morphogenesis of the tumors. These encapsulated tumors adhered to the head of the pancreas and to the descending portion of the duodenum. Histologic examination revealed an organoid structure made up of cords or nodules of squamoid cells with elongated nuclei arranged in a parallel fasciculating pattern (squamoid corpuscles), surrounding tubular structures of columnar epithelial cells and intermediate light cell masses with little differentiation. Electron microscopy revealed zymogen-like granules and well developed granular endoplasmic reticulum in the cytoplasm. There were no detectable islet cells in tumor tissue. Both of these tumors could be derived from the ventral pancreas and be isolated by the lack of communication with the duct of Wirsung. As the duct of Santorini was patent, extirpation of these organoid tumors would not influence secretion of pancreatic juice. Considering the favorable prognosis after extirpation of these tumors, they should be differentiated from the usual adenocarcinoma of the pancreas occurring in adults.

Adolescent↗

Prostatic caruncle: a urethral papillary tumor derived from prolapse of the prostatic duct.

Tiny papillary tumors of the prostatic urethra in and around the verumontanum were demonstrated by urethroscopy in 21 patients who presented with hematuria. Histopathologic study revealed evagination of prostatic glands with polypoid, papillary and angiectatic patterns in varying degrees. We suggest that these lesions may be called prostatic caruncles because of their close similarity to female urethral caruncles. The mild inflammatory changes noted in our patients were considered secondary reactions to the local circulatory disturbance and erosion.

Adult↗

Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the uterus--ultrastructural and hormonal study.

A clear of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the uterus combined with early invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix was reported. The adenocarcinoma was found to be in histologic continuity with the squamous cell carcinoma as well as with the cervical glandular epithelium. Ultrastructurally, the epithelial cells of the adenocarcinoma showed junctional complexes, well developed microvilli, parallel stacks of granular endoplasmic reticulums and twisted rope-like nucleoli, all of which were in accord with the cytologic characteristics of endometrial carcinoma. Hormonal study of the tumor suggested the presence of estrogen receptor and a lack of endocrine productibility. These findings provide an additional support for the Müllerian duct origin of uterine clear cell adenocarcinoma.

Adenocarcinoma↗

Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of the ethmoid sinus.

A case of the alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma originating in the left ethmoid sinus was reported. Despite treatment by radical excision of the tumor, irradiation and chemotherapy, the patient died of generalized metastases of the tumor six months after surgery; however, no local recurrence of the tumor was found at an autopsy. The tumor was further studied by light and electron microscopic procedures.

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