Cystic Hypersecretory Carcinoma: Rare and Potentially Aggressive Variant of Intraductal Carcinoma of the Breast. Report of Five Cases
2005
Abstract
To describe a poorly recognized histological and immunohistochemical features of cystic hypersecretory carcinoma of breast, including the overexpression of HER-2/neu protein and androgen receptors. The importance of correct diagnosis of this potentially aggressive lesion is emphasized.
The differential diagnosis of breast lesions with predominantly cystic growth pattern is discussed in detail.