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Hmidi A, Houcine Y, Kamoun S, Ilhem B, Goucha A, Driss M. [Reversed polarity high-cell carcinoma of the breast: A case report]. Ann Pathol 2024:S0242-6498(24)00001-4. [PMID: 38272722 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2024.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Reverse polarity high-cell carcinoma of the breast, formerly known as reverse polarity solid papillary carcinoma, is a rare entity recently introduced into the latest edition of the WHO classification of breast tumors. Its phenotype is triple-negative, and its diagnosis difficult. Although few cases have been reported in the literature, knowledge of this breast tumor is essential to distinguish it from other triple-negative carcinomas, which have a poorer prognosis. We report a case of high-cell, inverted-polarity carcinoma of the breast in a 43-year-old female patient with no history of breast neoplasia and no palpable mass on clinical examination. The tumour was discovered following a screening echomammogram, which revealed a lesion classified ACR 4b. A microbiopsy of this lesion concluded that it was a papillary proliferation that should be removed. A lumpectomy was performed. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies of the surgical specimen confirmed the diagnosis of high-cell, reverse-polarity carcinoma expressing calretinin and IDH1. Given the rarity of this entity, there is no standard treatment. In our case, a mastectomy without lymph node curage was performed. The extension work-up was negative and the patient received no adjuvant treatment. After 12 months, the patient is in complete remission. In this case report, we describe the histopathological, immunohistochemical and molecular features of this rare entity.
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- Institut Salah-Azaïz, Tunis 1006, Tunisie
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Tu S, Yin Y, Yuan C, Chen H. Management of Intraductal Papilloma of the Breast Diagnosed on Core Needle Biopsy: Latest Controversies. PHENOMICS (CHAM, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 3:190-203. [PMID: 37197642 PMCID: PMC10110831 DOI: 10.1007/s43657-022-00085-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Intraductal papillomas (IDPs), including central papilloma and peripheral papilloma, are common in the female population. Due to the lack of specific clinical manifestations of IDPs, it is easy to misdiagnose or miss diagnose. The difficulty of differential diagnosis using imaging techniques also contributes to these conditions. Histopathology is the gold standard for the diagnosis of IDPs while the possibility of under sample exists in the percutaneous biopsy. There have been some debates about how to treat asymptomatic IDPs without atypia diagnosed on core needle biopsy (CNB), especially when the upgrade rate to carcinoma is considered. This article concludes that further surgery is recommended for IDPs without atypia diagnosed on CNB who have high-risk factors, while appropriate imaging follow-up may be suitable for those without risk factors.
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- Siyuan Tu
- Department of Breast Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Spine Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030 China
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Ni Y, Tse GM. Papillary lesions of the breast - review and practical issues. Semin Diagn Pathol 2022; 39:344-354. [PMID: 35718581 DOI: 10.1053/j.semdp.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Papillary lesions of the breast represent a heterogeneous group of neoplasm featuring fibrovascular cores covered by epithelial cells with or without intervening myoepithelial cells. According to the World Health Organization classification of breast tumors, papillary lesions of the breast are further classified into intraductal papilloma (including intraductal papilloma with atypical ductal hyperplasia /ductal carcinoma in situ), papillary ductal carcinoma in situ, encapsulated papillary carcinoma, solid papillary carcinoma (in situ and invasive) and invasive papillary carcinoma. The overlapping morphological features and immunohistochemical profiles make accurate diagnosis of breast papillary lesion a challenge for pathologists. In this review, the morphological and relevant immunohistochemical features of papillary lesions are discussed, with further emphasis on some commonly encountered practical diagnostic issues. A simple diagnostic algorithm will be established. The relevant molecular characteristics will be discussed as well.
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- Yunbi Ni
- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China.
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Park J, Lee NR, Oh HK, Park SH, Kim JK, Jeong YJ. Factors associated with upgrade, malignant upgrade, and subsequent breast cancer occurrence of papillary breast lesions diagnosed on core needle biopsy. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2022; 19:e96-e105. [PMID: 35634788 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM In this study, we analyzed the upgrade rate and associated factors for upgrade, malignant upgrade, and subsequent breast cancer occurrence of papillary breast lesions diagnosed on core needle biopsy (CNB). METHODS One hundred sixty-nine patients who underwent surgery for the treatment of papillary breast lesions diagnosed on CNB were included in this study. Medical records including radiological and pathological reports were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS The overall upgrade rate was 29.6%, and upgrade rate to malignancy was 16.6%. Age over 45 years, preoperative tumor size ≥0.7 cm on breast ultrasound, pathologic tumor size ≥0.4 cm, breast imaging reporting and data system (BIRADS) category 4b or 4c, and personal history of breast cancer were associated with upgrade. In addition, age over 45 years, preoperative tumor size ≥0.9 cm, pathologic tumor size ≥0.6 cm, atypia in CNB, and BIRADS category 4b or 4c were associated with malignancy. The risk of subsequent breast cancer occurrence was increased in preoperative tumor size ≥0.8 cm, pathologic tumor size ≥0.5 cm, multiple and recurrent lesions. CONCLUSION Our study showed high upgrade rate of papillary breast lesions diagnosed on CNB. Our findings suggest that surgical excision is recommended for papillary breast lesions diagnosed on CNB in selected patients.
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- Junyoung Park
- Department of Surgery, Daegu Catholic University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Daegu Catholic University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Daegu Catholic University, School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Daegu Catholic University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,Department of Surgery, Daegu Catholic University, School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Daegu Catholic University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,Department of Surgery, Daegu Catholic University, School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Woodard S, Zamora K, Allen E, Choe AI, Chan TL, Li Y, Khorjekar GR, Tirada N, Destounis S, Weidenhaft MC, Hartsough R, Park JM. Breast papillomas in the United States: single institution data on underrepresented minorities with a multi-institutional update on incidence. Clin Imaging 2022; 82:21-28. [PMID: 34768222 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the percentage of papillomas from all biopsies performed, comparing differences in patient age and race at a single institution. To assess trends in biopsied papillomas at institutions throughout the United States (US). METHODS This is a HIPPA-compliant IRB-approved single-institution (Southern1) retrospective review to assess race and age of all-modality-biopsied non-malignant papillomas as a percentage of all biopsies (percentage papillomas calculated as papilloma biopsies/all biopsies) from January 2012 to December 2019. To assess national variation, several academic or large referral centers were contacted to provide data regarding papilloma percentages, biopsy modalities, and trends in case numbers. Trends were estimated using the method of analysis of variance (ANOVA). Comparisons of differences in trends were assessed. RESULTS Southern1 institution demonstrated a significant association between race and percentage of papillomas (p < 0.0001). After adjustment for multiple comparisons with Bonferroni correction at 5% type I family error, the percentage of biopsied papillomas in Black and Asian patients remained significantly higher than in White patients (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.0032, respectively) using a Chi-square test. The regional variation in percentage of papillomas was found to be 3-9%. Southern1 institution showed a 7-year significant trend of increase in percentage of papillomas. Other institutions showed a decreasing trend (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Black and Asian women had significantly higher papilloma percentages compared to white patients in our single institution review. This institution also showed a statistically significant trend of increasing percentage papillomas from 2012 to 2019. Multi-institutional survey found regional variation in percentage papillomas, ranging from 3% to 9%.
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- Stefanie Woodard
- Department of Radiology, Breast Imaging and Intervention, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249, United States of America.
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- Department of Radiology, Breast Imaging and Intervention, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249, United States of America.
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- Department of Radiology, Breast Imaging and Intervention, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249, United States of America.
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- Department of Radiology, Breast Imaging Section, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Dr Suite 1800, Hershey, PA 17033, United States of America.
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- UCLA Department of Radiological Sciences, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, 757 Westwood Plaza, Suite 1638, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States of America.
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, MT 644, 1717 11th Ave SI, Birmingham, AL 35294-4410, United States of America.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center and School of Medicine, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore MD-21201, United States of America.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center and School of Medicine, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore MD-21201, United States of America.
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- Partner, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC), Chair Clinical Research and Medical Outcomes EWBC, 170 Sawgrass Drive, Rochester, NY 14620, United States of America.
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- Department of Radiology, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States of America.
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- Touro Infirmary Imaging Center, 1401 Foucher Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, Breast Imaging and Intervention, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249, United States of America.
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Kulka J, Madaras L, Floris G, Lax SF. Papillary lesions of the breast. Virchows Arch 2022; 480:65-84. [PMID: 34734332 PMCID: PMC8983543 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-021-03182-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Papillary lesions of the breast represent a heterogeneous group of lesions including benign papillomas, papillomas with focal epithelial atypia, fully fledged ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or lobular neoplasia, papillary DCIS, encapsulated papillary carcinomas without or with invasion, solid papillary carcinomas, and invasive papillary carcinomas. A micropapillary pattern characterized by lack of fibrous stalks within the papillae is observed in micropapillary DCIS and invasive micropapillary carcinoma. In addition, a variety of other rare breast lesions reveals a papillary architecture such as tall cell carcinoma with reversed polarity (TCCRP) and mucinous cystadenocarcinoma, adenomyoepithelioma, and secretory carcinoma. In addition, benign lesions such as usual ductal hyperplasia, apocrine metaplasia, gynecomastia, and juvenile papillomatosis may show a papillary or micropapillary architecture. Fragments of a benign papilloma in a breast biopsy are considered a lesion of uncertain malignant potential (B3 in the European classification) and excision is mostly recommended. Although the knowledge about molecular pathology of papillary breast lesions has increased, there is not sufficient evidence for diagnostically useful molecular features, yet. The aim of this review is to provide an update on papillary and micropapillary lesions with emphasis on problematic areas for daily diagnostic work including biopsies.
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- Janina Kulka
- 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary, E.U..
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary, E.U
- Department of Pathology, Uzsoki Hospital, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Imaging and Pathology, Laboratory of Translational Cell & Tissue Research, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Graz II, Graz, Austria
- School of Medicine, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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Li B, Nguyen J, Williams CA, Cardenas K, Pidhorecky I. Rare Papillary Breast Carcinoma Incidentally Discovered After Trauma-Induced Hematoma. Cureus 2021; 13:e18215. [PMID: 34722027 PMCID: PMC8544644 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Papillary carcinoma of the breast is rare, comprising only 0.5% incidence of all breast cancers. Clinically the disease presents in postmenopausal women as a painless breast lump with possible bloody nipple discharge. Prognosis is favorable due to its slow growth. We present a 61-year-old woman incidentally diagnosed with papillary breast carcinoma after presenting with a trauma-induced hematoma of the right breast. The patient presented to our surgery oncology clinic for persistent right breast swelling secondary to a fall, despite initial incision and drainage (I&D) six weeks prior. She had no history of breast cancer. On presentation, her right breast was distended demonstrating an approximately 20cm ill-defined solid mass with skin changes consistent with a tense hematoma. CT scan demonstrated a large complex cystic and solid breast mass measuring 15.2cmx11.8cmx15.2cm with irregular peripheral solid hyperdense polypoid components. She then underwent a right breast incisional biopsy and hematoma evacuation. Frozen sections of the mass outer cavity wall and papillary projections were consistent with encapsulated papillary carcinoma (EPC). The patient was lost to follow-up and did not obtain definitive treatment. Breast cancer rarely presents as a breast hematoma. However, as in this case, if the hematoma fails to resolve, further investigation is warranted. The prognosis of EPC is excellent when identified and treated appropriately.
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- Becky Li
- Surgery, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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- Surgery, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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- Surgery, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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- Surgical Oncology, Westside Regional Medical Center, Plantation, USA
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Kang HJ, Kwon SY, Kim A, Kim WG, Kim EK, Kim AR, Kim C, Min SK, Park SY, Sung SH, Yoon HK, Lee A, Lee JS, Lee HI, Lee HC, Lim SC, Jun SY, Jung MJ, Jung CW, Cho SY, Cho EY, Choi HJ, Park SY, Kim JY, Park IA, Kwon Y. A multicenter study of interobserver variability in pathologic diagnosis of papillary breast lesions on core needle biopsy with WHO classification. J Pathol Transl Med 2021. [PMID: 34614346 DOI: 10.4132/jptm.2021.07.29.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Papillary breast lesions (PBLs) comprise diverse entities from benign and atypical lesions to malignant tumors. Although PBLs are characterized by a papillary growth pattern, it is challenging to achieve high diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility. Thus, we investigated the diagnostic reproducibility of PBLs in core needle biopsy (CNB) specimens with World Health Organization (WHO) classification. METHODS Diagnostic reproducibility was assessed using interobserver variability (kappa value, κ) and agreement rate in the pathologic diagnosis of 60 PBL cases on CNB among 20 breast pathologists affiliated with 20 medical institutions in Korea. This analysis was performed using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining for cytokeratin 5 (CK5) and p63. The pathologic diagnosis of PBLs was based on WHO classification, which was used to establish simple classifications (4-tier, 3-tier, and 2-tier). RESULTS On WHO classification, H&E staining exhibited 'fair agreement' (κ = 0.21) with a 47.0% agreement rate. Simple classifications presented improvement in interobserver variability and agreement rate. IHC staining increased the kappa value and agreement rate in all the classifications. Despite IHC staining, the encapsulated/solid papillary carcinoma (EPC/SPC) subgroup (κ = 0.16) exhibited lower agreement compared to the non-EPC/SPC subgroup (κ = 0.35) with WHO classification, which was similar to the results of any other classification systems. CONCLUSIONS Although the use of IHC staining for CK5 and p63 increased the diagnostic agreement of PBLs in CNB specimens, WHO classification exhibited a higher discordance rate compared to any other classifications. Therefore, this result warrants further intensive consensus studies to improve the diagnostic reproducibility of PBLs with WHO classification.
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- Hye Ju Kang
- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Eulji University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, MizMedi Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Green Cross Laboratories, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Sungkyunkwan University Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Sungkyunkwan University Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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Kang HJ, Kwon SY, Kim A, Kim WG, Kim EK, Kim AR, Kim C, Min SK, Park SY, Sung SH, Yoon HK, Lee A, Lee JS, Lee HI, Lee HC, Lim SC, Jun SY, Jung MJ, Jung CW, Cho SY, Cho EY, Choi HJ, Park SY, Kim JY, Park IA, Kwon Y. A multicenter study of interobserver variability in pathologic diagnosis of papillary breast lesions on core needle biopsy with WHO classification. J Pathol Transl Med 2021; 55:380-387. [PMID: 34614346 PMCID: PMC8601955 DOI: 10.4132/jptm.2021.07.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Papillary breast lesions (PBLs) comprise diverse entities from benign and atypical lesions to malignant tumors. Although PBLs are characterized by a papillary growth pattern, it is challenging to achieve high diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility. Thus, we investigated the diagnostic reproducibility of PBLs in core needle biopsy (CNB) specimens with World Health Organization (WHO) classification. Methods Diagnostic reproducibility was assessed using interobserver variability (kappa value, κ) and agreement rate in the pathologic diagnosis of 60 PBL cases on CNB among 20 breast pathologists affiliated with 20 medical institutions in Korea. This analysis was performed using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining for cytokeratin 5 (CK5) and p63. The pathologic diagnosis of PBLs was based on WHO classification, which was used to establish simple classifications (4-tier, 3-tier, and 2-tier). Results On WHO classification, H&E staining exhibited ‘fair agreement’ (κ = 0.21) with a 47.0% agreement rate. Simple classifications presented improvement in interobserver variability and agreement rate. IHC staining increased the kappa value and agreement rate in all the classifications. Despite IHC staining, the encapsulated/solid papillary carcinoma (EPC/SPC) subgroup (κ = 0.16) exhibited lower agreement compared to the non-EPC/SPC subgroup (κ = 0.35) with WHO classification, which was similar to the results of any other classification systems. Conclusions Although the use of IHC staining for CK5 and p63 increased the diagnostic agreement of PBLs in CNB specimens, WHO classification exhibited a higher discordance rate compared to any other classifications. Therefore, this result warrants further intensive consensus studies to improve the diagnostic reproducibility of PBLs with WHO classification.
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- Hye Ju Kang
- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Eulji University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, MizMedi Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Green Cross Laboratories, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Sungkyunkwan University Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Sungkyunkwan University Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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Kim NI, Park MH, Lee JS. Classical Lobular Carcinoma In Situ Arising From an Intraductal Papilloma of the Breast: A Case Report. Int J Surg Pathol 2021; 29:534-537. [PMID: 33403884 DOI: 10.1177/1066896920985216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Intraductal papilloma of the breast is a benign, mass-forming, proliferative lesion with a papillary architecture confined within a duct. Lobular neoplasia can rarely arise from an intraductal papilloma of the breast. In this article, we report the morphologic features of a rare case of classical LCIS (lobular carcinoma in situ) arising from an intraductal papilloma in a 76-year-old woman. The monomorphic dyscohesive cells were present between the myoepithelial and luminal epithelial layer in the periphery of the papilloma. These cells partially obliterated the spaces between the papillae forming solid sheets. The monomorphic dyscohesive cells showed lack of E-cadherin expression and uniform staining for estrogen receptor. We review the histologic differential diagnosis and stress the importance of correct classification to ensure optimal care for patients. We also propose a new criterion for the distinction of lobular neoplasia within a papilloma.
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- Nah Ihm Kim
- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea
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Wilsher MJ. Significance of adenosquamous proliferation in breast lesions. J Clin Pathol 2021; 74:559-567. [PMID: 33380461 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-207097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Adenosquamous proliferation (ASP), characterised by ductal structures with a dual glandular and squamous phenotype within desmoplastic stroma, is essentially a hallmark of various sclerosing lesions of the breast (SL) and breast lesions with sclerosis (BLWS), not including sclerosing adenosis. In radial scar/complex sclerosing lesion (RS/CSL), clonality has been previously demonstrated in microdissected ASP. SL/BLWS encompass a diverse range of pathological entities that historically have an equally diverse list of names, often for histologically alike or identical lesions at different anatomical locations. In common they are comprised of one or more components of fibrocystic or proliferative breast disease and papillomata, which become distorted and even obliterated by a sclerosing process that appears to be associated with and/or secondary to ASP, which in an individual lesion may be inconspicuous at the time of biopsy. The histological overlap of various SL/BLWS with RS/CSL, in which a nidus containing ASP is pathognomonic of early lesions, also supports a common element of ASP across various SL/BLWS. SL/BLWS show an interesting association with low-grade metaplastic carcinoma, particularly low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma (LGASC) with which, they appear to form a histological and possible biological spectrum because ASP and LGASC share similar histological and immunophenotypical characteristics. The presentation of ASP in various SL/BLWS will be discussed.
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Vdovenko AA. Pathology of breast papillary neoplasms: Community hospital experience. Ann Diagn Pathol 2020; 49:151605. [PMID: 32920473 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2020.151605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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In this study, 550 breast papillary neoplasms collected in a community hospital over more than ten years were reviewed and analyzed. This included 457 intraductal papillomas, 53 papillary carcinomas, 35 papillary DCIS and five invasive papillary carcinomas. The diagnostic rate of papillary neoplasms increased over time, likely due to better recognition by pathologists. Intraductal papillomas occurred most frequently in the upper outer quadrants and contained ADH/DCIS in 19% of cases. A total of 28% of non-incidental papillomas were associated with ADH/DCIS, and 29% of patients with papillomas had ADH/DCIS in adjacent tissue; nearly half of papillomas that were > 1 cm in size contained ADH/DCIS in the papilloma or adjacent to it. No single feature could predict an upgrade on excision for non-atypical intraductal papillomas diagnosed on core biopsy. There was no significant difference in the association of ADH/DCIS with central or peripheral papillomas. The overall upgrade rate of non-atypical intraductal papillomas to DCIS on excision was 2%, which justifies the conservative management of non-atypical sub-centimeter lesions. Papillary carcinomas occurred in older than intraductal papilloma patients and were most frequent in the upper quadrants. Although classically devoid of a myoepithelial cell layer, papillary carcinomas may contain some residual or even an ample myoepithelial cell layer in the papillae. An association between papillary carcinoma and conventional invasive carcinoma was found in 40% of EPCs and 89% of SPCs. Papillary DCIS was usually low- or intermediate-grade. The presence of a myoepithelial cell layer in the papillae was not inconsistent with this diagnosis. Invasive papillary carcinoma may have two histologic patterns: papillary and cribriform.
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- Alexandre A Vdovenko
- Hartford Pathology Associates, PC, Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, CT, USA..
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Encapsulated papillary carcinoma of breast; a clinicopathological study of 25 cases and literature review with emphasis on high grade variant. Ann Diagn Pathol 2020; 49:151613. [PMID: 32911448 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2020.151613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Encapsulated Papillary Carcinoma (EPC) is a rare breast tumor with excellent prognosis. Treatment and stage of EPC is influenced by invasion and high nuclear grade. Our aim was to study the clinicopathological features of EPC, especially high grade tumors and to compare the features of invasive and non-invasive tumors. We reviewed clinicopathological features of 25 cases of EPC diagnosed at our institution from 2006 till 2020. Patients' age ranged from 21 to 75 years (median 55 years). Tumor size ranged from 1 to 9 cm (median 3.5 cm). Overall, invasion was present in 44% cases. High nuclear grade was observed in 24% cases. Majority of these high grade tumors were below 40 years. All of these tumors were 4 cm or larger in size. Two third of these tumors were invasive. Hormone receptor negativity and lymph node involvement was observed in 1 out of 3 cases, when performed. Clinicopathological and histological features of invasive and non-invasive tumors were compared and only lymph node involvement was found to be significantly more frequent in invasive tumors (p = 0.049). Median follow up duration was 18 months. All patients were alive and disease free except for a single patient who died of cerebrovascular accident. EPC has excellent clinical course. Invasion and high nuclear grade should be carefully searched for as these features determine tumor stage and treatment.
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Park SY, Ko S, Yoon CS, Lee HK, Kang SS, Hur MH. Factors associated with disease upgrading in patients with papillary breast lesion in core-needle biopsy. Gland Surg 2020; 9:919-924. [PMID: 32953601 DOI: 10.21037/gs-20-310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Traditionally, surgical excision is recommended for benign papillary lesions in core-needle biopsy (CNB) because of their malignant potency. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with disease upgrading to malignancy in patients with benign papillary lesions in CNB. Methods A total of 179 female patients were evaluated retrospectively who were diagnosed as having a benign papillary lesion in CNB and underwent a subsequent surgical excision between January 2007 and December 2016. Ultrasonography-guided CNB was performed using a 14-gauge needle gun method. Results The rate of upgrade to malignancy was 10.6% (7.6% in papillary lesions without atypia vs. 33.3% in papillary lesions with atypia; P=0.001). The univariable analysis revealed that older age at diagnosis (≥50 years old), menopause, lesion size on ultrasonography, palpability, multifocality, and atypia in CNB were associated with upgrading. The multivariable analysis revealed that age ≥50 years (OR, 4.6; 95% CI, 1.5-14.1; P=0.008), lesion size of ≥2 cm (OR, 6.4; 95% CI, 1.9-21.1; P=0.002), and atypia in CNB (OR, 5.1; 95% CI, 1.5-18.2; P=0.011) were significantly associated with upgrading to malignancy. Conclusions Upgrading to malignancy in patients with benign papillary lesions in CNB was associated with age ≥50 years, lesion size ≥2 cm, and atypia in CNB.
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- Shin-Young Park
- Department of Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Cheil General Hospital and Women's Healthcare Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Cheil General Hospital and Women's Healthcare Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Cheil General Hospital and Women's Healthcare Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Cheil General Hospital and Women's Healthcare Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Marco Molina V, García Hernández F. [Histological lesions of risk of breast carcinoma. Survival guide for the general pathologist]. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE PATOLOGIA : PUBLICACION OFICIAL DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE ANATOMIA PATOLOGICA Y DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE CITOLOGIA 2020; 53:158-166. [PMID: 32650967 DOI: 10.1016/j.patol.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Proliferative epithelial lesions are risk factors for breast cancer. They are a heterogeneous group of lesions in which the presence of atypia is related to varying degrees of risk. They should be considered in the differential diagnosis with benign lesions, in situ ductal carcinoma and infiltrating carcinoma. An accurate histopathological diagnosis is important in choosing the best therapeutic option, including vacuum assisted biopsy and surgery. We revise diagnostic criteria and the differential diagnosis of usual ductal hyperplasia, radial scar and complex sclerosing lesions, distinct types of adenosis, papillary lesions, atypical ductal hyperplasia, flat epithelial atypia and lobular neoplasia in situ. Furthermore, we summarize the degree of risk associated with the different conditions and management possibilities.
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MESH Headings
- Biopsy, Needle
- Breast/pathology
- Breast/surgery
- Breast Carcinoma In Situ/diagnosis
- Breast Carcinoma In Situ/pathology
- Breast Carcinoma In Situ/surgery
- Breast Diseases/diagnosis
- Breast Diseases/pathology
- Breast Diseases/surgery
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/diagnosis
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/surgery
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/diagnosis
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/pathology
- Cicatrix/diagnosis
- Cicatrix/pathology
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease/diagnosis
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease/pathology
- Humans
- Hyperplasia/diagnosis
- Hyperplasia/pathology
- Pathologists
- Risk Factors
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- Vicente Marco Molina
- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona, Barcelona, España.
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Kim WG, Cummings MC, Lakhani SR. Pitfalls and controversies in pathology impacting breast cancer management. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2020; 20:205-219. [PMID: 32174198 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2020.1738222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Introduction: Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease, at morphological, molecular, and clinical levels and this has significant implications for the diagnosis and management of the disease. The introduction of breast screening, and the use of small tissue sampling for diagnosis, the recognition of new morphological and molecular subtypes, and the increasing use of neoadjuvant therapies have created challenges in pathological diagnosis and classification.Areas covered: Areas of potential difficulty include columnar cell lesions, particularly flat epithelial atypia, atypical ductal hyperplasia, lobular neoplasia and its variants, and a range of papillary lesions. Fibroepithelial, sclerosing, mucinous, and apocrine lesions are also considered. Established and newer prognostic and predictive markers, such as immune infiltrates, PD-1 and PD-L1 and gene expression assays are evaluated. The unique challenges of pathology assessment post-neoadjuvant systemic therapy are also explored.Expert opinion: Controversies in clinical management arise due to incomplete and sometimes conflicting data on clinicopathological associations, prognosis, and outcome. The review will address some of these challenges.
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- Woo Gyeong Kim
- Department of Pathology, University of Inje College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.,University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Brisbane, Australia
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- University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Anatomical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Anatomical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Jain AL, Mullins J, Smith JR, Valasareddy P, Miller E, Chaudhry A, Ryder J, Hare F, Ranganath H, Berry M, Robins D, Schwartzberg L, Vidal GA. Unusual recurrent metastasizing benign breast papilloma: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2020; 14:33. [PMID: 32070435 PMCID: PMC7029571 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-020-2354-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Papillary breast lesions may be benign, atypical, and malignant lesions. Pathological and clinical differentiation of breast papillomas can be a challenge. Unlike malignant lesions, benign breast papillomas are not classically associated with lymph node and distant metastasis. We report a unique case of a recurrent, benign breast papilloma presenting as an aggressive malignant tumor. CASE PRESENTATION Our patient was a 56-year-old postmenopausal African American woman who was followed in the breast clinic with a long history of multiple breast papillomas. She underwent multiple resections over the course of 7-9 years. After being lost to follow-up for 2 years, she once again presented with a slowly enlarging left breast mass. Subsequent imaging revealed a predominantly cystic mass in the left breast, as well as a suspicious hypermetabolic internal mammary node and a hypermetabolic nodule in the pretracheal space. Biopsy of the internal mammary node demonstrated papillary neoplasm with benign morphology and immunostains positive for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2/Neu. Due to the clinical picture concerning for malignancy, the patient was then started on endocrine therapy with palbociclib and letrozole before surgery. She then underwent simple mastectomy and sentinel lymph node dissection with negative nodes and pathology once again revealing benign papillary neoplasm. She underwent adjuvant chest wall radiation for 6 weeks and received letrozole following completion of her radiation therapy. She was without evidence of disease 30 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS We present an unusual case of multiple recurrent peripheral papillomas with entirely benign histologic features exhibiting malignant behavior over a protracted period of many years, with an invasion of pectoralis musculature and possibly internal mammary and mediastinal nodes. Her treatment course included multiple surgeries (ultimately mastectomy), radiation therapy, and endocrine therapy.
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- Amit L. Jain
- Internal Medicine Division, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 956 Court Avenue, H314, Memphis, TN 38163 USA
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- Division of Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN USA
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- Internal Medicine Division, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 956 Court Avenue, H314, Memphis, TN 38163 USA
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- Division of Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN USA
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- Division of Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN USA
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- Internal Medicine Division, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 956 Court Avenue, H314, Memphis, TN 38163 USA
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- West Cancer Center and Research Institute, Memphis, TN USA
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- Division of Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN USA
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- Division of Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN USA
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- West Cancer Center and Research Institute, Memphis, TN USA
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- West Cancer Center and Research Institute, Memphis, TN USA
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- Division of Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN USA
- West Cancer Center and Research Institute, Memphis, TN USA
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- Division of Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN USA
- West Cancer Center and Research Institute, Memphis, TN USA
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Bonacho T, Rodrigues F, Liberal J. Immunohistochemistry for diagnosis and prognosis of breast cancer: a review. Biotech Histochem 2019; 95:71-91. [PMID: 31502889 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2019.1651901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignant tumor and main oncologic cause of mortality in women. Although most diagnosis of breast pathology is accomplished using hematoxylin and eosin stained sections, some cases require immunohistochemistry for proper evaluation. We investigated the latter cases including distinctions between ductal and lobular carcinoma, in situ and invasive carcinoma, typical ductal hyperplasia and atypical ductal hyperplasia/ductal carcinoma in situ, papillary and spindle cell lesion assessment, metastasis evaluation, and assessment of prognostic and therapy markers. E-cadherin is used to differentiate ductal and lobular carcinoma; 34βE12, CK8, p120 catenin and β-catenin also produce consistent results. Myoepithelial cell (MEC) stains are used to evaluate in situ and invasive carcinoma; calponin, smooth muscle myosin heavy chain and p63 are sensitive/specific markers. 34βE12 and CK5/6 are positive in ductal hyperplasia, which enables its differentiation from atypical ductal hyperplasia and ductal carcinoma in situ. CK 5/6, ER and MEC markers are consistent options for evaluating papillary lesions. Spindle cell lesions can be assessed using β-catenin, SMA, CD34, p63, CKs and hormone receptors. It is important to differentiate primary carcinomas from metastases; the most commonly used markers to identify breast origin include mammaglobin, GCDFP-15, GATA3 and ER, although none of these is completely sensitive or specific. Immunohistochemistry can be used to evaluate central prognostic and predictive factors including molecular subtypes, HER2, hormone receptors, proliferation markers (Ki-67) and lymph-vascular invasion markers including ERG, CD31, CD34, factor VIII and podoplanin. Owing to the complexity of mammary lesions, diagnosis also depends on each particular situation, evaluation of cytological characteristics revealed by immunochemistry and correlation with histological findings.
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- T Bonacho
- Escola Superior de Saúde Dr. Lopes Dias, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde Dr. Lopes Dias, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Qualidade de Vida no Mundo Rural (QRural), Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Sport, Health & Exercise Unit (SHERU), Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde Dr. Lopes Dias, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Qualidade de Vida no Mundo Rural (QRural), Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Rosa M, Agosto-Arroyo E. Core needle biopsy of benign, borderline and in-situ problematic lesions of the breast: Diagnosis, differential diagnosis and immunohistochemistry. Ann Diagn Pathol 2019; 43:151407. [PMID: 31634810 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2019.151407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Core needle biopsy (CNB) is the most common sampling technique for the histologic evaluation of breast abnormalities. Diagnosing benign proliferative, borderline and some in-situ lesions in CNB is challenging and subject to a significant degree of interobserver variability. In addition, due to the inherent limitations of CNB, "upgrading" to a more significant pathology at excision is an important consideration for some lesions. Pathologists carry a major responsibility in patient diagnosis, risk stratification and management. Familiarity with the histologic features and the clinical significance of these common and problematic lesions encountered in CNB is necessary for adequate treatment and patient follow-up. This review will focus on benign, atypical and in-situ epithelial proliferations, papillary lesions, radial sclerosing lesions, adenosis and cellular fibroepithelial lesions. Highlights of histologic features, useful strategies for accurate diagnosis, basic immunohistochemistry and management will be presented.
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- Marilin Rosa
- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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Risk of malignancy in papillary neoplasms of the breast. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2019; 178:87-94. [DOI: 10.1007/s10549-019-05367-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Qiu L, Mais DD, Nicolas M, Nanyes J, Kist K, Nazarullah A. Diagnosis of Papillary Breast Lesions on Core Needle Biopsy: Upgrade Rates and Interobserver Variability. Int J Surg Pathol 2019; 27:736-743. [PMID: 31187678 DOI: 10.1177/1066896919854543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The histologic distinction between papillary breast lesions remains challenging, especially with core biopsy (CB) specimens. A retrospective review of the clinical, imaging, and histologic findings was performed for patients with papillary breast lesions on CB from 2013 to 2017. The interpretation accuracy was expressed as upgrade rate relative to the excision diagnosis. Diagnostic reproducibility with and without immunohistochemistry was analyzed as interobserver variability among 3 board-certified pathologists. Among 57 papillary lesions with biopsies and excisions available for review, the upgrade rates were 0% for benign papilloma, 30% for papilloma with atypical ductal hyperplasia, and 25% for papilloma with ductal carcinoma in situ, resulting in an overall upgrade rate of 11.1%. There were no statistical differences between patients in an upgrade group and others, when comparing the patient age, clinical presentation, BI-RADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Database System) category, location, and histologic grade. The overall interobserver variability of the 60 consecutive core biopsies of papillary breast lesions by morphology alone was in the "substantial" agreement range (κ = 0.79, 86% agreement), with an excellent κ score of 0.88 for papilloma (92% agreement). "Substantial" and "fair" κ values were seen for papilloma with atypical ductal hyperplasia/ductal carcinoma in situ (0.74, 84% agreement) and invasive carcinoma (0.40, 60% agreement). Use of immunohistochemical stains improved the κ values into "excellent" range (0.92, 94% agreement). Our study favors a conservative approach in the management of benign papillomas, at least in cases of good radiologic-pathologic concordance. Papillary breast lesions with atypia/malignancy show lower diagnostic reproducibility on CB, and utility of immunohistochemistry is recommended in challenging cases.
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- Lianqun Qiu
- 1 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- 1 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- 1 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- 1 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- 1 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Fuentes JAP, Martínez CEM, Casadiego AKR, Freites VFA, Marín VAA, Castellano ACR. Papillary breast lesions diagnosed by percutaneous needle biopsy: management approach. Ecancermedicalscience 2019; 13:902. [PMID: 30915160 PMCID: PMC6390833 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2019.902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Papillary breast lesions are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms of diverse imagenological, clinical and morphological presentation that display different behaviour, prognosis and, therefore, controversial diagnosis and management. The aim of this study is to propose an algorithm for the management of mammary lesions.
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Boateng S, Tirada N, Khorjekar G, Richards S, Ioffe O. Excision or Observation: The Dilemma of Managing High-Risk Breast Lesions. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2018; 49:124-132. [PMID: 30616911 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2018.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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There is an enduring dilemma on the appropriate management of high-risk breast lesions; is surgical excision always warranted or can conservative management be utilized? We present cases of high-risk breast lesions diagnosed at core needle biopsy at our institution along with relevant factors to consider for appropriate management. We conclude that a nuanced approach is warranted over the broad stroke approach of surgical excision of all high-risk breast lesions.
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- Sheila Boateng
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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Alsadoun N, MacGrogan G, Truntzer C, Lacroix-Triki M, Bedgedjian I, Koeb MH, El Alam E, Medioni D, Parent M, Wuithier P, Robert I, Boidot R, Arnould L. Solid papillary carcinoma with reverse polarity of the breast harbors specific morphologic, immunohistochemical and molecular profile in comparison with other benign or malignant papillary lesions of the breast: a comparative study of 9 additional cases. Mod Pathol 2018; 31:1367-1380. [PMID: 29785016 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-018-0047-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Solid papillary carcinoma with reverse polarity is a rare breast cancer of favorable prognosis that can be difficult to diagnose. We report here nine additional cases of this tumor, and we describe its morphologic, immunohistochemical and molecular profile in comparison to other types of papillary and micropapillary lesions of the breast that are intraductal papilloma with usual ductal hyperplasia, encapsulated papillary carcinoma, solid papillary carcinoma and invasive micropapillary carcinoma. We studied nine cases of this special papillary tumor and six of each other types mentioned above. We found that solid papillary carcinoma with reverse polarity harbor specific morphologic features as cuboid or tall cells with abundant eosinophilic cytoplasms located at the basal pole giving the impression of reverse nuclear polarity. Nuclei were sometimes grooved. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated the lack of myoepithelial cells, as in encapsulated papillary carcinoma and solid papillary carcinoma, questioning their invasive nature. Seven of nine solid papillary carcinoma with reverse polarity showed a low Ki67 proliferative index (Ki67 <5%). They showed expression of CK5/6 as in intraductal papilloma with usual ductal hyperplasia. They showed expression of calretinin and a low or lack of hormonal receptor (HR) expression that were not observed in other breast tumors studied. By whole-exome analysis, seven of nine solid papillary carcinomas with reverse polarity (78%) harbored a hotspot mutation in IDH2 (R172) that was totally absent in other groups. Six of nine tumors (67%) also harbored PRUNE2 mutation, including the two IDH2 wild-type cases. We also demonstrated for the first time in this breast tumor, immunostaining with a specific antibody IDH1/2 mutant R132/R172 (7/9) that can highlight IDH2 mutation. Moreover, transcriptomic analysis showed that proteoglycan pathway was significantly enriched. Our findings support the fact that solid papillary carcinoma with reverse polarity is a singular breast neoplasm that can be distinguished from other papillary breast tumors.
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- Nadjla Alsadoun
- Département de Biologie et Pathologie des Tumeurs, Centre Georges-François Leclerc - Unicancer, 1 rue Professeur Marion, 21000, Dijon, France.
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- Département de Biopathologie, Institut Bergonié, 229 cours de l'Argonne, 33076, Bordeaux, France
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- Département de Biologie et Pathologie des Tumeurs, Centre Georges-François Leclerc - Unicancer, 1 rue Professeur Marion, 21000, Dijon, France
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- Département de Pathologie, Institut Gustave Roussy, 114 rue Edouard Vaillant, 94805, Villejuif, France
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- Service d'Anatomie et Cytologie Pathologiques, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, 25030, Besançon Cedex, France
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- Département de Pathologie, Institut Curie, Saint Cloud, 35 rue Dailly, 92210, Saint Cloud, France
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- Medipath Cannes-Antibes-Grasse, 80 allée des ormes, 06250, Mougins, France
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- Pathologie Nord Unilabs, 60 boulevard Jean Baptiste Lebas, 59000, Lille, France
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- Atalante Pathologie, 10 rue J-Louis Bertrand -BP11633, 35016, Rennes cedex, France
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- Département de Biologie et Pathologie des Tumeurs, Centre Georges-François Leclerc - Unicancer, 1 rue Professeur Marion, 21000, Dijon, France
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- Département de Biologie et Pathologie des Tumeurs, Centre Georges-François Leclerc - Unicancer, 1 rue Professeur Marion, 21000, Dijon, France
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[Diagnostic challenges on breast needle core biopsies. Case 4: Invasive papillary carcinoma]. Ann Pathol 2017; 37:385-388. [PMID: 28935413 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2017.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Solid Papillary Breast Carcinomas Resembling the Tall Cell Variant of Papillary Thyroid Neoplasms: A Unique Invasive Tumor With Indolent Behavior. Am J Surg Pathol 2017; 41:887-895. [PMID: 28418993 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000000853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Thirteen cases of invasive solid papillary breast carcinomas resembling the tall cell variant of papillary thyroid neoplasms (BPTC) are reported here. Some cases had long-term follow-up. BPTC is a special type of primary breast neoplasm showing a triple-negative profile but low aggressive potential. Knowledge on BPTC is still scanty; therefore, the aim of the present paper was to report on the features of an additional 13 cases. All the patients were female individuals, and the mean age at presentation was 62.6 years; nodule sizes ranged from 0.6 to 2.5 cm (average, 1.6 cm). All the cases were characterized on histology by papillary, follicular as well as solid structures. The cells were columnar, eosinophilic mostly with granular cytoplasms, rich in mitochondria, with the features of oncocytes in no fewer than 7 cases. Estrogen and progesterone receptors as well as HER2 were consistently negative. The Ki67 proliferative index was low. Markers consistent with thyroid origin, such as TTF1 and thyroglobulin, were negative. Five cases stained for mammoglobin and GATA 3 were positive. All cases proved to be invasive and 2 cases each experienced metastases to 1 lymph node (axillary and intramammary). One case of the latter had a local recurrence. Nevertheless, all the patients are alive, free of disease 24 to 132 months after surgery, of which 8 are without further treatment The present series confirms that BPTC is a primary breast tumor of low malignant potential.
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