3. Breast Tumor - Medium Power
Tumor cells can be seen as cords and tubules infiltrating the stroma.
What is the pink material in between the areas of tumor
cells?
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Can you predict the consistency of this tumor on the basis of the
stromal appearance?
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What is the meaning of the term desmoplasia?
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Some cellular pleomorphism is evident. Aberrant gland formation
cannot be seen readily because the glands are being compressed by the
thick collagenous stroma. Would this be graded as well or poorly
differentiated?
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