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The following entities are a starting point for understanding routine breast pathology & some of challenges in breast pathology: | The following entities are a starting point for understanding routine breast pathology & some of challenges in breast pathology: | ||
#Apocrine change. | #Apocrine change. | ||
#* | #*Voluminous pink cytoplasm. | ||
#*Central round nucleus | |||
#**Prominent nuclear membrane. | |||
#**Prominent, often single nucleolus. | |||
Image:Breast ApocrineChange HP CTR.jpg|Breast - Apocrine Change - high power (SKB) | |||
#Columnar cell change. | #Columnar cell change. | ||
#*Columnar cells with blebs ("snouts") - often have calcifications (purple). | #*Columnar cells with blebs ("snouts") - often have calcifications (purple). | ||
#Duct ectasia | #Duct ectasia | ||
#*Dilation of large ducts secondary to luminal obstruction by inspissated secretions | #*Dilation of large ducts secondary to luminal obstruction by inspissated secretions | ||
#*Presentation | #*Presentation | ||