Fibrocystic breast changes
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Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
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Microscopic examination
Types:
Sclerosing adenosis, with an increase in glandular elements in addition to stromal proliferation that distorts and compresses glands.[1]
Differential diagnosis
Sclerosing adenosis may look similar to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), but IDC will:[1]
- Not be lobular at low power
- Have marked cellular atypia
- Have no myoepithelial cells surrounding duccts.
When unsure, perform immunohistochemistry for calponin:
Notes
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jaya Ruth Asirvatham, M.B.B.S., Julie M. Jorns, M.D.. Breast - Fibrocystic changes - Sclerosing adenosis. Pathology Outlines. Topic Completed: 1 January 2015. Minor changes: 31 December 2020
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