What Histological Features are Examined in Breast Cancer?
Several histological features are crucial in diagnosing and classifying breast cancer:
- Cellular Atypia: Abnormalities in the size, shape, and organization of cells. - Mitotic Activity: The rate at which cancer cells are dividing. - Invasion: Whether cancer cells have penetrated surrounding tissues. - Lymphovascular Invasion: Presence of cancer cells in blood vessels or lymphatics. - Tumor Grade: Based on the degree of differentiation of cancer cells, usually classified into low, intermediate, or high grade.
