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Glioblastoma

Histology · General pathology

Intermediate magnification micrograph of a glioblastoma, previously glioblastoma multiforme (abbreviated GBM). HPS stain. The images show the characteristic features of glioblastoma: necrosis, cells with astrocyte-like processes and marked nuclear pleomorphism, mitoses and microvascular proliferation. A piece of near-normal white matter is present on the left aspect of the lower pow
Intermediate magnification micrograph of a glioblastoma, previously glioblastoma multiforme (abbreviated GBM). HPS stain. The images show the characteristic features of…

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PreviousGlioblastoma (1 of 2)
Category
General pathology
Difficulty
advanced
Type
Pathology
Stain
HPS (hematoxylin-phloxine-saffron)

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