What is another word for verocay body?

Pronunciation: [vˈɛɹəkˌe͡ɪ bˈɒdi] (IPA)

Verocay bodies, also known as Antoni A fibers or Antoni type A areas, are characteristic features of some types of tumors. These structures are composed of elongated, densely packed cells with thickened cell membranes and abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm. Verocay bodies have been described in various neoplasms, including schwannomas, neurofibromas, and meningiomas. Although the term "Verocay body" is widely used in the literature, other synonyms for this structure include "Verocay-like bodies," "palisade bodies," and "neurofibrillary bodies." These different terms may reflect different interpretations of the same morphological feature or refer to slightly different structures within the tumor. Regardless of the terminology, Verocay bodies are important diagnostic features that can aid in the classification and prognosis of certain types of tumors.

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    anatomical structure, cell structure, morphological structure, biological structure.

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