Lobular carcinoma in situ in sclerosing adenosis
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 293-297, 2000.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-74153
ABSTRACT
The initial presentation of breast malignancy as noninvasive carcinoma in an area of sclerosing adenosis is unusual. Especially, lobular carcinoma in situ in sclerosing adenosis sometimes can be a potential source of confusion with invasive lobular carcinoma. We report a case of lobular carcinoma in situ presenting in adenosis exhibiting patterns akin to invasive lobular carcinoma, thus leading to potential misdiagnosis. Overall architecture of the lesion as seen at lower power and immunohistochemistry can be useful to distinguish between sclerosing adenosis with lobular carcinoma in situ and infiltrating lobular carcinoma.
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Main subject:
Breast Neoplasms
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Immunohistochemistry
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Carcinoma in Situ
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Carcinoma, Lobular
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease
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Middle Aged
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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