Findings

This image shows masses of atypical squamous epithelial cells forming pink staining areas of keratinization.

Impression

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

Pathology Pointer

Neoplastic cells of squamous cell carcinoma often show foci of keratinization in the form of "keratin pearls", which are diagnostic of SCC.

Preparation

Fixed, H & E stain

View

Light micrograph

Specimen

Skin

Image Credit

Katsumi M. Miyai, M.D., Ph.D
Department of Pathology
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego