Year: 1989
Type: article
Abstract: Mucinous carcinoma of the breast is classified as one of the special types in general rule, and is well known that the macroscopical and histological form is unique and the prognosis relatively good. We experienced 7 mucinous carcinomas (4.2%) in 167 operated breast carcinomas in the past 7 years (1976-1982) and studied them clinicopathologically. Three cases of them are pure type, and four mixed type. We observed their histological features microscopically by HE, PAS and Alcian-Blue stain (pH 2.5). I) Pure type: 1) Modified operation is recommended. 2) An interesting histological finding that could be considered as early figure was detected. II) Mixed type: 1) It is necessary for us to adopt treatment modality similarly for usual breast carcinomas with reference to tumor size, lymph node metastases and others. 2) It is most likely that usual breast carcinomas produce mucus, so that undergo mucinous degeneration.
Institutions: The University of Tokyo, Anjo Kosei Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2324208317