Embryonal CA : Secretory change
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
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The glandular foci in embryonal carcinoma may be lined by columnar cells in about one-fifth of cases. The cytoplasm may be clear, eosinophilic, basophilic, or amphophilic. In addition, the columnar cells may show subnuclear vacuoles (seen in this case) resembling secretory phase endometrium.