Pathology Image Detail

Caption

Mammary gland: this photomicrograph shows an area of transition between a papillary portion of the neoplasm (on the left) and of prominent squamous metaplasia (on the right). Squamous metaplasia results into the formation of large rafts of "ghost" cells.

Description

Adenocarcinoma, papillary, glandular, with squamous metaplasia and secretory activity, mammary gland

Age at Necropsy

unknown

Contributor

Ward JM (J:107304)

Pathologist

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

H&E

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:29319
Tumor Name
Mammary gland • adenocarcinoma - papillary
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
Adenocarcinoma, papillary, glandular, with squamous metaplasia and secretory activity, mammary gland
Organ Affected
Mammary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:94320

Strain

Strain
FVB/N-Tg(MMTV-Fgf7)1Led
Strain Types
transgenic
Strain Synonyms
MMTV-kgf
FVB/N-Tg(MMTV-Fgf7)#Led
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
unknown