Cribriform pattern

Cribriform pattern is a morphologic pattern that is common in pathology, and may be seen in benign and malignant tissue.

Cribriform pattern (ADH) - very high mag. (WC/Nephron)

Definition

Pierced with small holes

Some considerations

Breast:

• Atypical ductal hyperplasia.
• Cribriform DCIS.

Prostate:

• Cribriform HGPIN.

Gastrointestinal tract:

• Cribriforming in a tubular adenoma with high-grade dysplasia.

Gynecology:

• Endometrioid endometrial carcinoma.

See also

• Morphologic patterns.