Pathology Image Detail

Caption

In situ mammary carcinoma: this low magnification photomicrograph represents portions of a mammary gland with areas of in situ mammary carcinoma (at the center of the photomicrographs) with multiple areas of atypical hyperplasia more at the periphery of the neoplasm. There is moderate intersitial fibrosis and lymphoplasmacytic inflammation that involves all mammary lobules.

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:29207
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