Pathology Image Detail

Caption

Mammary gland: this high magnification microphotograph focuses on the cells with an mesenchymal phenotype. These cells are organized in fascicles oriented at right angle one with another, are spindloid to fusifrom, with distinct cell borders, a small to moderate amount of acidophilic cytoplasm, and an elongated hyperchromatic nucleus. A moderate number of skeletal muscle fibers is entrapped in the neoplasm.

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