Virchows Archiv A

, Volume 397, Issue 3, pp 335–345 | Cite as

Tumor of mesonephric origin in a diverticulum of the urethra

An ultrastructural study
  • N. Schnoy
  • W. Leistenschneider
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Summary

A case of a rare tumor arising in a diverticulum of the urethra was studied. Light microscopy revealed the typical structures of mesonephric tumor with obvious infiltration of the muscularis. Electron microscopic appearance indicated that the tumor cells were immature and not totally characteristic of any tissue of origin. Apart from appearances suggesting rapid growth, cellular inclusions of various appearance were found.

Key words

Bladder neoplasm Mesonephric origin Urethral diverticulum Electron microscopy 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • N. Schnoy
    • 1
  • W. Leistenschneider
    • 2
  1. 1.Abteilung für Pathologie der Freien Universität BerlinBerlin 19
  2. 2.Abteilung für Urologie der Freien Universität BerlinBerlin 19

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