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General Pathology Basics, Case 13

General Pathology Basics, Case 13. This 35 year-old female found a nodule in her left breast on self-examination. It was non-tender and firm but not attached to the skin or chest wall. On resection, it was found to be well-circumcscribed , with a white, rubbery cut surface.

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General Pathology Basics, Case 13

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  1. General Pathology Basics,Case 13 • This 35 year-old female found a nodule in her left breast on self-examination. It was non-tender and firm but not attached to the skin or chest wall. On resection, it was found to be well-circumcscribed , with a white, rubbery cut surface.

  2. Describe the gross findings

  3. Fibroadenoma - Breast Description: The surgical specimen consists of a bisected fibroadenoma. The neoplasm is well circumscribed, grey-white and multilobated.

  4. Adipose tissue “Capsule” and compressed breast tissue Stromal component Epithelial component

  5. Stroma with well differentiated cells which lack atypia Epithelial cells, lack atypia

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