Respiratory Pathology for Medical II Students

Lab 1.e Small Cell (Oat Cell) Carcinoma (glass slide 26000-80423)

Slide A

Slide A The cells of small cell or "oat cell" carcinoma are approximately twice the size of normal lymphocytes. They typically have a stippled chromatin pattern, inconspicuous nucleoli, and very little cytoplasm. There are usually numerous mitotic figures.

*Questions:

1. What features characterize the ultrastructure of small cell carcinoma?
2. What is the clinical significance of distinguishing small cell carcinoma from other types of lung cancer?

Digital Legends for Labs/Cases
Lab 1
1.a | 1.b | 1.c | 1.d | 1.e | 1.f | 1.g | 1.h
Lab 2
2.a | 2.b | 2.c | 2.d | 2.e | 2.f | 2.g
Lab 3
3.a | 3.b | 3.c | 3.d | 3.e

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