Hobnailing (histology)

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In histopathology, a hobnail cell is a cell with a characteristic appearance, including a bulbous nucleus and nuclear projections into the cytoplasm. Hobnail cells are found in clear cell ovarian adenocarcinoma, collecting duct carcinoma, and in end-stage cirrhosis.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Kumar, Vinay; Abbas, Abul K.; Aster, Jon C. (2014-06-25). Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. Elsevier - Health Sciences Division. ISBN 9780323266161.
  2. ^ Hoffman, Barbara; Schorge, John; Schaffer, Joseph; Halvorson, Lisa; Bradshaw, Karen; Cunningham, F. (2012-04-12). Williams Gynecology, Second Edition. McGraw Hill Professional. ISBN 9780071716727.