249A Intraductal Carcinoma (low)
The malignant cells are not invading through the basement membrane of the duct (ie the tumor is intraductal). The growth pattern varies from solid areas to cribiform areas (surrounding spaces, producing a "pseudoduct" appearance). Note the benign dilated ducts containing inspissated secretions at one margin of the field.
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