Cytologic Findings of Atypical Adenosis of the Breast

Fine needle aspiration cytology of atypical apocrine adenosis of the breast

“…They were present in our smears, and are well described in the case reported by Kaufman et al. 2 In the present case, cytological samples were low to moderately cellular, and atypia, although greater than that seen in usual metaplasia was considered not as prominent as that seen in apocrine carcinomas. No inflammation or necrosis was present.…”

“…No inflammation or necrosis was present. The case of Kaufman et al 2 and ours were both diagnosed as Ôatypical apocrine lesionÕ. This is an accurate cytological diagnosis that highlights the diagnostic capacity of cytology and offers a rational management of the lesion.…”

“…To a lesser extent, these architectural features can also be appreciated on cytology. AAA is a well‐defined pathological lesion but few cytological descriptions are available 2 . Although the cytological image of AAA is dominated by pleomorphic apocrine cells, myoepithelial and benign ductal epithelial cells are also present.…”

“…1 We describe cytological features of a case of AAA and compare our findings to those reported in a previous publication. 2 Similar lesions, referred to as atypical apocrine metaplasia, are also reviewed.…”

“…AAA is a well-defined pathological lesion but few cytological descriptions are available. 2 Although the cytological image of AAA is dominated by pleomorphic apocrine cells, myoepithelial and benign ductal epithelial cells are also present. They were present in our smears, and are well described in the case reported by Kaufman et al 2 In the present case, cytological samples were low to moderately cellular, and atypia, although greater than that seen in usual metaplasia was considered not as prominent as that seen in apocrine carcinomas.…”