A microglandular adenosis-like lesion simulating tubular adenocarcinoma of the breast. A case report with cytological and histological appearances.
Although rare, microglandular adenosis of the breast is well recognized as a benign lesion which mimics tubular adenocarcinoma. In this paper we present a case of a complex microglandular adenosis-like lesion which was thought to be suggestive of tubular adenocarcinoma by fine needle aspiration cytology. The problem of the cytological distinction of microglandular adenosis from tubular adenocarcinoma is discussed.
Evans
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Department of Histopathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee.
Hussein
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D005348:Fibrocystic Breast Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D015412:Mastectomy, Segmental; D008875:Middle Aged