Invasive ductal carcinoma

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Development of invasive ductal carcinoma

Cancer cells in DCIS break through the basement membrane and invade the surrounding tissue

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Histological features

  1. Tumor cells invade breast tissue and grow as duct-like structures

  2. Scar-like tissue is built around the center

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desmoplastic response of invasive ductal carcinoma

Duct-like structures Initiates fibrosis, similar to a wound response

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Mammogram of invasive ductal carcinoma

Bright white with spiculated border or stellate appearance

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Gross appearance of invasive ductal carcinoma

  1. Palpable mass

  2. Hard

  3. Immovable