Clinical Information
Mucinous carcinoma right breast.
Source of Specimen
A. Right breast tumour with additional superior margin.
B. Right axillary fat and node.
Microscopic Description
A.
Sections show the mass is a mucinous carcinoma, 2.3cm in largest
diameter, composed of small groups of malignant cells with mild nuclear
pleomorphism within pools of mucin. Lumina formation is seen in some
cellular groups. A few foci of cystic ducts are seen in the breast
lobules of thew surrounding breast tissue. All margins are free of
malignancy. The other piece of breast tissue also shows a few cystic
ducts and is free of malignancy.
B. Sections show fibroadipose tissue with a few nerve bundles. Lymph nodes are not present.
Diagnosis
A. Right breast tumour with additional superior margin: Musinous carcinoma with clear surgical margins.
B. Right axillary fat and node: No lymph nodes present.
Addendum Report
Immunohistochemistry Report
Estrogen Receptor : Strongly Positive
Progesterone Receptor : Strongly Positive
Anti Her2/neu (clone 4B5) for CerbB2 oncoprotein: Negative (score 1+).
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