Pathology Image Detail

Caption

This is a densely cellular neoplastic mammary mass characterized by the formation of closely packed acini supported by a scant amount of fibrovascular stroma. This type of tumor is common in C3H/HeJ mice and is associated with infection by the Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus (MMTV).

Description

Mammary gland, adenocarcinoma, acinar

Age at Necropsy

303 days

Contributor

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Pathologist

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

H&E

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:25470
Tumor Name
Mammary gland • adenocarcinoma - acinar
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
mammary gland, adenocarcinoma, acinar
Organ Affected
Mammary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:94320

Strain

Strain
C3H/HeJ
Strain Types
inbred
Strain Synonyms
C3H/HeJ-MTV+
C3H The Jackson Laboratory
C3H/HeJ, H-2k
C3H
C3H/He
C3H/HeJ MMTV-
C3H Heston
C3
C3H/HeJ mtv+
MTV+
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
303 days