The structure of pseudomeissnerian corpuscles. An immunohistochemical study

Immunohistochemical staining for S-100 protein was carried out on one case of von Recklinghausen's neurofibroma and one of giant congenital nevus. Uniformly positive staining was obtained in all cells of the numerous pseudomeissnerian corpuscles in both cases. These structures thus appear, like...

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Published in:Acta neuropathologica 1984-01, Vol.63 (2), p.174-176
Main Authors: Shiurba, R A, Eng, L F, Urich, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Neurofibromatosis 1 - metabolism
Neurofibromatosis 1 - pathology
Nevus - metabolism
Nevus - pathology
S100 Proteins - metabolism
Schwann Cells - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - metabolism
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Immunohistochemical staining for S-100 protein was carried out on one case of von Recklinghausen's neurofibroma and one of giant congenital nevus. Uniformly positive staining was obtained in all cells of the numerous pseudomeissnerian corpuscles in both cases. These structures thus appear, like the true Wagner-Meissner tactile nerve endings, to consist entirely of Schwann cells and not to contain any demonstrable perineurial component.
ISSN:0001-6322
1432-0533
DOI:10.1007/BF00697200