Morphopathology Set 5

26/11/08
Macroscopical appearances in
various tumor pathologies

By Qamar Ahmad
Fibroadenoma of the breast

It is a mixed proliferation of
epithelial and connective
tissue. The part in reddish-
orange is the adipose
tissue(it is stained by a
special stain). The adenoma
is nodular, with clear border,
capsulated, white and firm
because of the capsule. It is
mobile and can be felt on
palpation. However there is
no surface elevation. Its
mainly due to high estrogen
levels in the blood. The blue
Fibroadenoma of the breast
It is a mixed proliferation of epithelial and connective tissue. The part in
reddish-orange is the adipose tissue(it is stained by a special stain). The
adenoma is nodular, with clear border, capsulated, white and firm because of
the capsule. It is mobile and can be felt on palpation. However there is no
surface elevation. Its mainly due to high estrogen levels in the blood. The
blue arrow shows the tumor.
Image: Cut open of an ovary,
cross-section.

Benign Adenoma of the

Ovaries

Results in cystic edema with

the appearance of many big
cavities. They can be serous
or mucus filled. They are
usually large, about 10cm.

The tumor has irregular

deformities on the surface.
Salpinges can be identified.
The cyst has a thin and a
thick wall.
The cyst can be filled with a
serous fluid or with a
mucous/gelatinous fluid.
Image: Cut open of an ovary,
cross-section.

Benign Adenoma of the

Ovaries

Results in cystic edema with

the appearance of many big
cavities. They can be serous
or mucus filled. They are
usually large, about 10cm.

The tumor has irregular

deformities on the surface.
Salpinges can be identified.
The cyst has a thin and a
thick wall.
The cyst can be filled with a
serous fluid or with a
mucous/gelatinous fluid.

Salpinges
Image: Cut open of an ovary,
cross-section.

Benign Adenoma of the

Ovaries

Results in cystic edema with

the appearance of many big
cavities. They can be serous
or mucus filled. They are
usually large, about 10cm.

The tumor has irregular

deformities on the surface.
Salpinges can be identified.
The cyst has a thin and a
thick wall.
The cyst can be filled with a
serous fluid or with a
mucous/gelatinous fluid.
Cut section through the thyroid
gland.

Thyroid adenoma with nodular

lesion is visible in this image. It
is a well demarcated tumor with
a capsule. Its due to an
excessive(hyperthyroidism)
proliferation of Thyroid
gland(probably due to an
increase in TSH from the ant
pituitary). The aspect is brown-
red & multiple small cysts can
be observed. Hyperthyroidism is
due to the lesion of adaptation
Cut section through the thyroid gland.

Thyroid adenoma with nodular lesion is visible in this image. It is a well

demarcated tumor with a capsule. Its due to an excessive(hyperthyroidism)
proliferation of Thyroid gland(probably due to an increase in TSH from the ant
pituitary). The aspect is brown-red & multiple small cysts can be observed.
Hyperthyroidism is due to the lesion of adaptation whereas the cyst is due to
Cut section through the thyroid gland.

Thyroid adenoma with nodular lesion is visible in this image. It is a well

demarcated tumor with a capsule. Its due to an excessive(hyperthyroidism)
proliferation of Thyroid gland(probably due to an increase in TSH from the ant
pituitary). The aspect is brown-red & multiple small cysts can be observed.
Hyperthyroidism is due to the lesion of adaptation whereas the cyst is due to
Another image showing a cut
opened ovary, cross-section.

Benign Adenoma of the

Ovaries
Results in cystic edema with
the appearance of many big
cavities. They can be serous
or mucus filled. They are
usually large, about 10cm.

The tumor has irregular

deformities on the surface.
Salpinges can be identified.
The cyst has a thin and a
thick wall. The cyst can be
filled with a serous fluid or
with a mucous/gelatinous
fluid.

In this case, it is filled with

Gelatinous/mucous fluid. This
Another image showing a cut
opened ovary, cross-section.

Benign Adenoma of the

Ovaries
Results in cystic edema with
the appearance of many big
cavities. They can be serous
or mucus filled. They are
usually large, about 10cm.

The tumor has irregular

deformities on the surface.
Salpinges can be identified.
The cyst has a thin and a
thick wall. The cyst can be
filled with a serous fluid or
with a mucous/gelatinous
fluid.

In this case, it is filled with

Gelatinous/mucous fluid. This
 Salping
es
Another image showing a cut opened ovary, cross-section.

Benign Adenoma of the Ovaries

Results in cystic edema with the appearance of many big cavities. They can
be serous or mucus filled. They are usually large, about 10cm. The tumor has
irregular deformities on the surface. Salpinges can be identified. The cyst has
a thin and a thick wall. The cyst can be filled with a serous fluid or with a
mucous/gelatinous fluid.
In this case, it is filled with Gelatinous/mucous fluid. This can be observed it
Another image showing a cut opened ovary, cross-section.

Benign Adenoma of the Ovaries

Results in cystic edema with the appearance of many big cavities. They can
be serous or mucus filled. They are usually large, about 10cm. The tumor has
irregular deformities on the surface. Salpinges can be identified. The cyst has
a thin and a thick wall. The cyst can be filled with a serous fluid or with a
mucous/gelatinous fluid.
In this case, it is filled with Gelatinous/mucous fluid. This can be observed it
you look carefully on the walls of the cyst. They are rough and spotted.
Another image showing a cut opened ovary, cross-section.

Benign Adenoma of the Ovaries

Results in cystic edema with the appearance of many big cavities. They can
be serous or mucus filled. They are usually large, about 10cm. The tumor has
irregular deformities on the surface. Salpinges can be identified. The cyst has
a thin and a thick wall. The cyst can be filled with a serous fluid or with a
mucous/gelatinous fluid.
In this case, it is filled with Gelatinous/mucous fluid. This can be observed it
Papilloma of the skin.

Prominent tumor. Large base,

surface is a bit irregular. Also
termed as Varuca Vulgaris. I have
no idea of whatsoever of what the
means!
Papilloma of the skin.

Prominent tumor. Large base,

surface is a bit irregular. Also
termed as Varuca Vulgaris. I
have no idea of whatsoever of
what the means!

A skin
elevation/eruption
caused by the
Papilloma of the skin.

Prominent tumor. Large base, surface is a bit

irregular. Also termed as Varuca Vulgaris. I have no
idea of whatsoever of what the means!
Intestinal Polyps

Polyps on the colon. They can

be Cesial or Pedicular or mixed.
In this case it is Pediculated.

There is a long big stalk,

globular in nature and at the
end are multiple edematous
polyps.
Intestinal Polyps

Polyps on the colon. They can

be Cesial or Pedicular or mixed.
In this case it is Pediculated.

There is a long big stalk,

globular in nature and at the
end are multiple edematous
polyps.

Pediculated
Polyps
Intestinal Polyps

Polyps on the colon. They can

be Cesial or Pedicular or mixed.
In this case it is Pediculated.

There is a long big stalk,

globular in nature and at the
end are multiple edematous
polyps.
Intestinal Polyps

Polyps on the colon. They can

be Cesial or Pedicular or mixed.
In this case it is Pediculated.

There is a long big stalk,

globular in nature and at the
end are multiple edematous
polyps.

Stalk of a polyp
which is branched
and have many
small lobules
Cut section through a uterus.

Endometrial polyps due to

excessive proliferation of
endometrial glands. It is usually
associated with hyper estrogen
levels. Also it can be observed
that the cervix is blocked due to
a cyst (probably due to chronic

Poly
p
Cut section through a uterus.

Endometrial polyps due to

excessive proliferation of
endometrial glands. It is usually
associated with hyper estrogen
levels. Also it can be observed
that the cervix is blocked due to
a cyst (probably due to chronic
Cut section through a uterus.

Endometrial polyps due to

excessive proliferation of
endometrial glands. It is usually
associated with hyper estrogen
levels. Also it can be observed
that the cervix is blocked due to
Cut section through intestine

This image shows very well some

pediculated polyps. They can be
better observed when the
container are moved. They are
liked outpocketings, with a small
stalk and a thick projecting end.
They are un branched in this
Cut section through intestine

This image shows very well some

pediculated polyps. They can be
better observed when the
container are moved. They are
liked outpocketings, with a small
stalk and a thick projecting end.
They are un branched in this
Cut section through intestine

This image shows very well some

pediculated polyps. They can be
better observed when the
container are moved. They are
liked out-pocketing, with a small
stalk and a thick projecting end.
They are un branched in this
A cut open colon showing
polyps.

In this case the polyps are Cesial

type. They have a large base
without interruption and they
don’t have stalk. They project as
a whole above the surface,
much like longitudinal swellings,
arranged in a haphazard
A cut open colon showing
polyps.

In this case the polyps are Cesial

type. They have a large base
without interruption and they
don’t have stalk. They project as
a whole above the surface,
much like longitudinal swellings,
A cut open colon showing
polyps.

In this case the polyps are Cesial

type. They have a large base
without interruption and they
don’t have stalk. They project as
a whole above the surface,
much like longitudinal swellings,
arranged in a haphazard
An image representing
Condylomata Acuminata,
(Again…?????)

It has a large base, the surface

is irregular and it is usually
present in the external genitalia.
The surface of the genitalia
becomes clustered with many
small lobules just like a
cauliflower. The main cause is
Human Papilloma Virus(HPV)
which is a STD(sexually
transmitted disease). They are
An image representing
Condylomata Acuminata,
(Again…?????)

It has a large base, the surface

is irregular and it is usually
present in the external genitalia.
The surface of the genitalia
becomes clustered with many
small lobules just like a
cauliflower. The main cause is
Human Papilloma Virus(HPV)
which is a STD(sexually
transmitted disease). They are
An image representing
Condylomata Acuminata,
(Again…?????)

It has a large base, the surface

is irregular and it is usually
present in the external genitalia.
The surface of the genitalia
becomes clustered with many
small lobules just like a
cauliflower. The main cause is
Human Papilloma Virus(HPV)
which is a STD(sexually
transmitted disease). They are
An image representing
Condylomata Acuminata,
(Again…?????)

It has a large base, the surface

is irregular and it is usually
present in the external genitalia.
The surface of the genitalia
becomes clustered with many
small lobules just like a
cauliflower. The main cause is
Human Papilloma Virus(HPV)
which is a STD(sexually
transmitted disease). They are
Cut section through a colon

Mixed type of polyps can be

observed in this image i.e. both
Cesial(without a stalk and a
large base) and pedicular(with a
stalk and small base).
Cut section through a colon

Mixed type of polyps can be

observed in this image i.e. both
Cesial(without a stalk and a
large base) and pedicular(with a
stalk and small base).

Pediculat
ed

Cesi
al
Cut section through a colon

Mixed type of polyps can be

observed in this image i.e. both
Cesial(without a stalk and a
large base) and pedicular(with a