Myxolipoma of the areolar connective tissue
Object numberGC.745
TitleMyxolipoma of the areolar connective tissue
DescriptionMyxolipoma of the areolar connective tissue
The specimen is a portion of skin with what appeared to be a subjacent sarcoma of the areolar connective tissue, but was later shown to be a myxolipoma
Removed by operation from the thigh of a male aged 40 years.
Section shows a well-defined somewhat lobulated homogeneous tumour, which is not invading the skin. The honeycomb appearance of a deeper portion is due to escape of the essential tumour cells. The structure appears to be that of a sarcoma - later histological examination (14.2.1974) showed it to be a myxolipoma. At this point it is described as having no skin present. Some defined oedematous and vascular areas in a tissue which suggests lipomatous structure with myxoid areas. Some scattered cells with larger nuclei but no evidence of malignancy.
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameSKIN, subcutaneous tissue
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 21 cm
Width: 9 cm
Depth: 6 cm