Pathology Image Detail

Caption

Mammary gland: one "plaque" (at the center) and a portion of another "plaque" with cystic degeneration (in the lower right corner) are present in the photomicrograph. A lactation plaque is a discoid mass composed of radiating tubules which show ductal differentiation at the center of the nodule.

Description

Plaque, mammary gland

Age at Necropsy

399 days

Contributor

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Pathologist

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

H&E

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:29168
Tumor Name
Mammary gland • lesion
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
Plaque, mammary gland
Organ Affected
Mammary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:94320

Strain

Strain
STOCK Tg(MMTVTGFA)29Rjc
Strain Types
transgenic
General Note
Hemizygous mice. The genetic background of these mice was a mixture of FVB/NJ, C57BL/6, and DBA/2.
Strain Synonyms
Strain Sex
Unspecified
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
399 days