Medullary-like Carcinoma: Histology, Diagnosis, and Clinical Care

Medullary-like Carcinoma: Histology, Diagnosis, and Clinical Care

1. Introduction Medullary-like carcinoma, previously referred to as atypical medullary carcinoma, represents a complex category within breast oncology. This classification is utilized when a breast tumor exhibits several microscopic features characteristic of classic medullary carcinoma but lacks the complete set of strict criteria required for a definitive classic diagnosis. Understanding this distinction is vital, as … Read more

Atypical Medullary Carcinoma: Clinical Guide and Treatment

Atypical Medullary Carcinoma: Clinical Guide and Treatment

1. Introduction Atypical medullary carcinoma is a specialized histological classification of invasive breast neoplasia. This diagnosis is applied to tumors that exhibit many of the cellular hallmarks of classic medullary carcinoma but fail to meet all the strict pathological criteria required for that specific designation. The presence of these atypical features places the tumor in … Read more