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From: Parotid small cell carcinoma presenting with long-term survival after surgery alone: a case report

Figure 2

Histological features. (A) Diffuse growth with necrosis (lower right) of tumor cells is seen. Several residual ducts and glands are observed in the tumor. (B) The tumor shares the features of small cell carcinomas seen in other organs. It is composed of small- to medium-sized epithelioid cells with hyperchromatic, finely granular nuclei and scant cytoplasm. Mitotic figures are frequently seen.

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