Pathology Image Detail

Caption

Hyperplastic alveolar nodule: this photomicrograph illustrates an area of squamous metaplasia. There is no evidence of atypia. Many luminal cells of the mammary gland contain lipid vacuoles. There is mild interstitial lymphocytic, plasmacytic and granulocytic inflammation.

Description

Hyperplastic alveolar nodule, with squamous metaplasia, mammary gland

Age at Necropsy

210 days

Contributor

Ward JM (J:107304)

Pathologist

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

H&E

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:29370
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-Tg(WapTgfa)215Bri
Strain Types
transgenic
Strain Synonyms
FVB-Tg(WapTgfa)#Eps
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
210 days