The association between breast carcinoma and columnar alteration with prominent apical snouts and secretions

Author: Wei-Qiang ZHENG ¹
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1. Department of Pathology
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Breast neoplasms; Columnar alteration with prominent apical snouts and secretions; Core needle biopsy
From: Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2010;28(4):369-371
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective: To study the pathological characteristics of columnar alteration with prominent snouts and secretions (CAPSS) and its relationship with incidence of breast carcinoma. Methods: One hundred forty-four CAPSS specimens identified by breast core needle biopsies(CNB) were retrospectively evaluated. The CAPSS specimens were subdivided into lesions with (n=108) and without (n=36) atypical ductal hyperplasia and their pathological findings were compared. Results: In situ and invasive carcinomas were found in 21.5% (31/144) of the specimens, including those with and without atypical hyperplasia. We also found that specimens with atypical hyperplasia had a higher malignant incidence than those without atypical hyperplasia (P=0.001). Conclusion: CAPSS, especially when with atypical ductal hyperplasia, are associated with breast carcinoma.