Stromal Cell Atypia in Sinonasal Polyposis

Abstract

Cellular atypia in stromal cells of nasal polyps is a peculiar response in fibroblasts or fibrohistiocytes to increased intercellular fluid and/or vascular compromise. Adherence to established histologic criteria will eliminate misjudging these cytologic changes as sarcomas.

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