Apocrine adenoma of the breast: Diagnosis on large core needle biopsy

Authors
Lui, M Dahlstrom, JE Bell, S James, DT
Citation
M. Lui et al., Apocrine adenoma of the breast: Diagnosis on large core needle biopsy, PATHOLOGY, 33(2), 2001, pp. 149-152
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
00313025 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
149 - 152
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-3025(200105)33:2<149:AAOTBD>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Apocrine adenoma is a rare benign epithelial tumour of the breast that can radiologically present as a well-defined opacity. The clinical, radiologica l and pathological findings of apocrine adenoma of the breast in a 72-year- old woman are described. Histologically, the tumour is characterised by a c ircumscribed proliferation of metaplastic apocrine cells which may contain calcifications. Pathological assessment of the lesion is essential in makin g the diagnosis.