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(a) A low-power photomicrograph showing conjunctival squamous mucosa at the surface with the underlying leiomyosarcoma. (b) High-power magnification of the atypical spindle cells. Arrows highlight mitotic figures. H&E 2 mum sections. Original magnification: 40x (a) and 400x (b).
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Mitotic activity was apparent with up to 14 mitotic figures noted in 10 high-powered fields (Figure 1).
Positive immunohistochemical stains. The tumour cells are stained brown in these sections: (a) SMA, (b) MSA, (c) desmin and (d) h-Caldesmon. 4 mum sections. Original magnification: 100x.
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Smooth muscle actin (SMA), muscle-specific actin (MSA) and h-Caldesmon stains were positive in tumour cells (Figure 2).