Case of the month - September 2006
History - 50 year old female - clinical carcinoma left breast - core biopsies:
Low power view of core biopsies
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Medium power view of a core showing area of scarring
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High power view of core biopsies showing invasive carcinoma with grade 3 features
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Further views of core biopsies showing grade 3 features.
Note frequent mitoses on left and area of necrosis (A) in right hand image
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Points to consider:
- What are the main features in this biopsy?
- What is your differential diagnosis?
- What additional stains would you request?