Figure 2
Keywords: Neurofibroma, Histopathology-image, Pathology
In a neurofibroma, sections show a non-encapsulated lesion in the dermis (figure 1). These lesions represent a proliferation of all elements of peripheral nerves. The cells have wavy serpentine nuclei and pointed ends (figures 2-4). There is stromal mucin deposition and fibroplasia (figures 2-4). Mast cells are usually easy to find (figure 4, arrow). Axons course through the tumour and though difficult to see on routine sections may be illustrated with immunohistochemical stains for neurofilament.
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