Current issues in diagnostic breast pathology. Issue 9 (19th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walker, Rosemary A; Hanby, Andy; Pinder, Sarah E; Thomas, Jeremy; Ellis, Ian O
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 65:Issue 9(2012)
• Page Start: 771
• Page End: 785
• Publication Date: 2012-07-19
• Subjects: Breast -- CERB 2 -- breast cancer -- steroid receptors -- immunohistochemistry -- apoptosis -- breast pathology -- histopathology -- diagnostic screening -- cytology -- diagnosis -- cancer; Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2012-200733
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : On behalf of the NHS Breast Screening Programme Pathology Coordinating Group we present recommendations for terminology and diagnostic criteria for a number of key areas of practice in breast pathology where terminology can be confusing and where accurate communication will ensure appropriate clinical management. These recommendations cover columnar cell lesions and the spectrum of changes that can be seen in these epithelial proliferations, lobular neoplasia, micrometastases and isolated tumour cells in axillary lymph nodes, the use of basal/myoepithelial markers in diagnostic practice and oestrogen receptor testing in ductal carcinoma in situ.