microcystic pattern

Definition : The microcystic pattern shows the formation of small cystic spaces. They may be empty or contain eosinophilic or basophilic material.

Examples :

 microcystic acinic cell carcinoma

• http://www.webpathology.com/image.asp?n=38&Case;=119
• Microcystic pattern is one of the most common histologic patterns encountered in acinic cell carcinoma.
• The small cystic spaces may be empty or contain eosinophilic or basophilic material.

See also

 tumoral architecture / tumoral patterns