The structure of the breast in mucoviscidosis.
The histological appearances of the breast in a patient with mucoviscidosis are those of complete lobular agenesis. Ducts and ductules are well developed, and there is abundant fibrous tissue giving the breast a normal contour. The appearances are contrasted with those of gynaecomastia, and the aetiology is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001485:Basement Membrane; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D003094:Collagen; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013194:Staining and Labeling
D003094:Collagen