Pathology Image Detail

Caption

In situ mammary carcinoma: there is, at the vicinity of a large glandular carcinoma (*) a neoplastic lobules that shows prominent proliferation of its' cells. Cells in this lobule pile-up disorderly and distend a few alveoli (arrowhead). The architecture of the lobule is preserved. There is mild to moderate interstitial fibrosis and lymphocytic and plasmacytic inflammation.

Description

Carcinoma in situ, mammary gland

Age at Necropsy

unknown

Contributor

Ward JM (J:107304)

Pathologist

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

H&E

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:29204
Tumor Name
Mammary gland • carcinoma in situ
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
Carcinoma in situ, mammary gland
Organ Affected
Mammary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:94320

Strain

Strain
B6;C-Tg(MMTV-RET)127Ina
Strain Types
transgenic
General Note
The genetic background of these mice was a mixture of C57BL/6 and BALB/c.
Strain Synonyms
(C57BL6xBalb/c)-Tg(MMTVRet)1Ina
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
unknown