Cribriform pattern

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

Cribriform pattern (ADH). H&E stain. (WC/Nephron)
Cribriform pattern (cribriform adenocarcinoma of the tongue). H&E stain. (WC/Nephron)

Definition

Pierced with small holes.[1]

Some considerations

Breast:

Prostate:

Gastrointestinal tract:

Gynecology:

See also

References

  1. URL: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cribriform. Accessed on: 8 August 2011.