Pathology Image Detail

Caption

Mammary gland: this high magnification microphotograph focuses on the cells with an epithelial phenotype. These cells are organized in nests, are polygonal with distinct cell borders, a moderate amount of strongly amphophilic cytoplasm, and a round to oval medium-size nucleus. Numerous neoplastic cells undergo apoptosis.

Description

Carcinoma, spindle cell, with epithelial areas, mammary gland

Age at Necropsy

unknown

Contributor

Ward JM (J:107304)

Pathologist

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

H&E

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:29305
Tumor Name
Mammary gland • carcinoma - spindle cell
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
Carcinoma, spindle cell, with epithelial areas, mammary gland
Organ Affected
Mammary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:94320

Strain

Strain
CD-1-Tg(Wap-Mmp3)#Sym
Strain Types
transgenic
Strain Synonyms
CD1-Tg(WAPMmp3)#Mks
CD-1-Tg(WAP-Mmp3)#Sym
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
unknown