Prognostic Significance of a Micropapillary Pattern in Pure Mucinous Carcinoma of the Breast: Comparative Analysis with Micropapillary Carcinoma

Background Mucinous carcinoma of the breast is an indolent tumors with a favorable prognosis; however, micropapillary features tend to lead to aggressive behavior. Thus, mucinous carcinoma and micropapillary carcinoma exhibit contrasting biologic behaviors. Here, we review invasive mucinous carcinom...

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Main Authors: Hyun-Jung Kim, Kyeongmee Park, Jung Yeon Kim, Guhyun Kang, Geumhee Gwak, Inseok Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Pathologists & the Korean Society for Cytopathology 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jpatholtm.org/upload/pdf/jptm-2017-03-18.pdf