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49. Microcellular carcinoma of the lung: Difference between revisions

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Some areas show cell with nuclei that “mold” into each other.
Some areas show cell with nuclei that “mold” into each other.


Many mitotic figures are visible.[[File:Small cell lung cancer tumour cells.png|thumb|Close-up of the tumor. Note that the cells don’t form any structures (glands, layers). They just exist next to each other.|245x245px]]
Many mitotic figures are visible.[[File:Small cell lung cancer tumour cells.png|thumb|Close-up. The cells don’t form any structures (glands, layers).|245x245px]]


The chromatin of the tumor cells is granular, making it look like salt and pepper.
The chromatin of the tumor cells is granular, making it look like salt and pepper.