Pathology Image Detail

Caption

 Mammary gland: in this portion of the macrocyst, the cells form glands with a small lumen and separated by a scant amount of loose fibrovascular stroma. Cells forming the glands lack atypia and their mitotic rate is low.

Description

 Macrocyst, mammary gland

Age at Necropsy

 29480

Contributor

 Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Pathologist

 Mikaelian I (J:94320)

Method

 H&E

Model
MMHC ID
MTB:29481
Tumor Name
Mammary gland • cyst - macrocyst
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
Macrocyst, mammary gland
Organ Affected
Mammary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:94320

Strain
Strain
B6D2-Tg(MMTVTGFA)29Rjc/J
Strain Types
transgenic
General Note
The genetic background of these mice is approximately 50% C57BL/6 and approximately 50% DBA/2. Female mice of this strain are unable to suckle their young.
Strain Synonyms
B6D2-Tg(MMTVTGFA)29Rjc
B6D2-TgN(MMTVTGFA)29Rjc
MMTV-TGFα
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
212 days