[Histonet] amyloid ? for Bob Richmond

[Richard Cartun]

Yes, insulinomas can show amyloid; however, they are very rare tumors.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, Ph.D.
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
(860) 545-2204 Fax


>>> "Carrie Disbrow" <disbrc <@t> shands.ufl.edu> 4/6/2010 5:05 PM >>>


Hi,
I was also told or read somewhere  that insulinomas are good amyloid controls. I've never had a chance to test any blocks from these cases. What has your experience been? Thanks for  your help.
Carrie
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