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Rosenthal fibers (histology)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable
pathology

Rosenthal Fibers

Histology of pilocytic astroctytoma with intracytoplasmic Rosenthal fibers are prominent in some pilocytic neoplasms. PEIR image number 405657. See description page. 

Case Discussion

Histology of pilocytic astrocytomas with prominent Rosenthal fibers 

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