Nasal glioma

 

 

Astrocytes and neuroglial fibers are present along with fibrous and vascularized tissue (low mag:

left; high mag: right).  Neurons are rarely seen.  Immunocytochemistry with glial fibrillary acidic

protein (GFAP) antibody can be performed to confirm the presence of neuroglial tissue.

 

 

1 minute clinical correlation

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