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New Challenges in the Differential Diagnosis of High-Grade Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and Serous Carcinoma

While screening has improved early detection of primary breast cancers, it may also identify metastasis to the breast in rare instances. High-grade carcinomas identified on breast screening may have non-specific… Click to show full abstract

While screening has improved early detection of primary breast cancers, it may also identify metastasis to the breast in rare instances. High-grade carcinomas identified on breast screening may have non-specific morphology and immunoprofiles, making distinction from metastasis problematic. High-grade carcinomas frequently lose expression of specific tumor markers. New evidence specifically challenges GATA3/PAX8 exclusivity in the differential diagnosis of high-grade triple-negative breast cancer and high-grade serous carcinoma of müllerian origin. This case series provides a careful and detailed review of immunohistochemistry interpretation, with focus on PAX8, and the potential pitfalls in making a definitive pathological diagnosis, which is essential in determining oncological treatment options.

Keywords: high grade; grade; breast; diagnosis high; differential diagnosis

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgical Pathology
Year Published: 2022

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