Pathology Image Detail

Caption

Interlobular duct at the vicinity of an adenosquamous carcinoma: there is prominent squamous metaplasia in the interlobular duct. Cornification is abrupt and results into the formation of large rafts of "ghost" epithelial cells.

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

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:29298
Tumor Name
Mammary gland • metaplasia - squamous
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
squamous metaplasia, mammary gland
Organ Affected
Mammary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:94320

Strain

Strain
FVB/N-Tg(Mt1-Hgf)#Lmb
Strain Types
transgenic
Strain Synonyms
FVB/N-TgN(MT-HGFSF)#Lmb
MT-HGF/SF
FVB/N-Tg(MT-HGFSF)#Lmb
FVB/N-Tg(Mt-HGFSF)#Lmb
FVB/N-Tg(Mt1-HGFSF)#Lmb
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
unknown