Pathology Image Detail

Caption

Mammary gland, hyperplastic alveolar nodule: all alveoli are ectatic and contain a moderate amount of proteinaceous material. They are lined by a prominent one cell-thick cuboidal epithelium. These cells often contain lipid vacuoles of various sizes. There is no evidence of atypia. There is mild interstitial fibrosis with moderate pleocellular inflammation.

Description

Hyperplastic alveolar nodule, mammary gland

Age at Necropsy

210 days

Contributor

Ward JM (J:107304)

Pathologist

Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

H&E

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:29373
Tumor Name
Mammary gland • hyperplasia - alveolar
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
Hyperplastic alveolar nodule, 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