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Case #333 – October, 2012
A 68-year-old woman underwent a routine screening mammogram, which revealed calcifications in the right breast. Biopsy specimens were collected and sent to Pathology for histological work-up. Figures A–D show what was observed at 20x, 100x, 200x, and 400x magnification respectively by the attending pathologist on one of the slides stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). What is your diagnosis? Based on what criteria?
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This case and images were kindly provided by the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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