Caption |
Mammary gland: this photomicrograph represents an adenosquamous carcinoma of the mammary gland. The neoplasm is connected to a large interlobular duct (*). The neoplasm is multilobular, well-delineated, locally invasive, moderately cellular and contains large rafts of "ghost" epithelial cells that are surrounded by a prominent granulomatous and sclerosing inflammation. |
Description |
Carcinoma, adenosquamous, and squamous metaplasia, mammary gland |
Age at Necropsy |
unknown |
Notes |
Photomicrographs of this case illustrate the early stages of an adenosquamous carcinoma. |
Contributor |
Ward JM (J:107304) |
Pathologist |
Mikaelian I (J:94320) |
Method |
H&E |
