Atypical

Andrew S. Field, Britt-Marie Ljung, Mary T. Rickard, Gary M. Tse, Torill Sauer, Andrew H. S. Lee, Fernando Schmitt, William R. Geddie, Wendy A. Raymond

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Abstract

The term ‘atypical’ shows marked variation among reporting pathologists and in terms of the subsequent management. A definition and recommended management are provided in this chapter. The causes of atypical cytology are discussed including the training and expertise of the reporting pathologist, limitations in the technical quality of the smears and the inherent nature of proliferative lesions of the breast. These include fibroadenomas, intraductal papillomas, epithelial hyperplasia, lobular neoplasia, low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ and low-grade invasive carcinomas. Distinguishing fibroadenomas with hypercellular stroma and low-grade phyllodes tumours is also discussed. The cytological findings of the uncommon adenomyoepithelioma are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe International Academy of Cytology Yokohama System for Reporting Breast Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Cytopathology
EditorsAndrew S. Field, Wendy A. Raymond, Fernando Schmitt
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Chapter4
Pages51-66
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9783030268831
ISBN (Print)9783030268824
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Atypical
  • Breast
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy
  • In situ carcinoma
  • Pathologist expertise
  • Proliferative lesions
  • Technical limitations

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