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Infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast

Histology · Reproductive

Histopathology of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast, H&E stain. On low magnification (left panel) it shows typical plump tumor nests (rather than the single-file linear pattern of invasive lobular carcinoma). The presence of irregular nests in fatty tissue confirms the invasiveness. High magnification (right panel) shows typical adenocarcinoma features.
Histopathology of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast, H&E stain. On low magnification (left panel) it shows typical plump tumor nests (rather than the single-file linear…

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PreviousPlacenta (villi) (2 of 2)
Category
Reproductive
Difficulty
advanced
Type
Pathology
Taint
H&E

Origin: Mikael Häggström, M.D. Author info - Reusing images - Conflicts of interest: None Mikael Häggström , M.D. Consent note · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons · License CC0

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