Ultrastructure of a sertoli‐cell adenoma of the testis

The morphology of a Sertoli‐cell adenoma by light and electron microscopy is described and compared with that of normal Sertoli cells. Electronmicroscopically, the normal and neoplastic cells are similar. They both contain characteristically abundant smooth endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria wit...

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Published in:Cancer 1969-02, Vol.23 (2), p.481-486
Main Authors: Able, Mary Ermadene, Lee, John C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Humans
Male
Microscopy, Electron
Mitochondria
Prognosis
Sertoli Cell Tumor - pathology
Testicular Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:The morphology of a Sertoli‐cell adenoma by light and electron microscopy is described and compared with that of normal Sertoli cells. Electronmicroscopically, the normal and neoplastic cells are similar. They both contain characteristically abundant smooth endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria with horizontal cristae. The authors again emphasize that the precise diagnosis of Sertoli‐cell adenomas is imperative because prognosis is good in comparison with that for most other testicular tumors.
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/1097-0142(196902)23:2<481::AID-CNCR2820230227>3.0.CO;2-M