Pathology Image Detail

Caption

 Mammary gland: hypercellularity of mammary lobules is the result of proliferation of luminal cells of mammary alveoli and intralobular ducts. These cells pile-up and occlude the lumen of some alveoli. There is no evidence of local invasion.

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:29205
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