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Microscopic findings of the resected specimen
Figure 6
Microscopic findings of the resected specimen. Histologically, the tumor mainly consisted of spindle cells, which showed
fascicular growth. Immunostaining demonstrated c-kit positive, partial α-SMA positive, and S-100 protein negative.
uted towards conception, design, analysis and
interpretation of data. TN Contributed towards conception,
acquisition of data and preparation of the draft. TJ
Contributed towards revising the final manuscript critically.
All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Acknowledgements
The written consent was obtained from the patient.
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