Biopsy Report: Left Breast Tumor Tissue Arranged In Irregular Sheets,

Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2020

Question: Biopsy Report: Left Breast
Tumor tissue arranged in irregular sheets, comedo pattern and diffusely. The tumor cells are round to oval with scant cytoplasm, pleomorphic vesicular nuclei and inconspicuous nucleoli seen. At places stromal invasion and lymphoplasmacystic infiltrate seen at periphery.

What exactly the meaning of this report

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is suggestive of breast cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The final impression is missing in your description.
The given report is suggestive of cancer of breast. The other description are about the microscopic features of the tumor and there is no point in interpreting all the medical terms. However there is no features of advanced disease or bad prognosis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (9 hours later)

Thank You Sir,

Final impression: Duct Cell Carcinoma

What is the procedure of treatment for this disease Sir?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Surgery is the primary treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Surgery is the first line management. You have to undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy depending on the size and grade of the tumor.
Generally the prognosis will be good.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T