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Intraductal_Carcinoma, Breast
Ductal Carcinoma in situ (Medium Power)

• This photograph shows numerous microcalcifications within dilated ducts.
• The lining cells show atypia, not visible at this magnfication, and lack a myoepithelial cell layer.
• The basement membrane is intact.
• Despite the fact that the lumen is not filled with abnormal cells, this is still a case of carcinoma in situ, ductal ("clinging type").
Contrib. by: UCHC
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