Caption |
Adenosquamous carcinoma: this photomicrograph illustrates the granulomatous, lymphoplasmacytic and fibrosing inflammatory reaction associated with rupture of neoplastic glands and leakage of cornified debris in the panniculus. Multinucleated giant cells (arrowhead) of histiocytic origin surround some 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 |