An Unusual Adenomatoid Tumor of Fimbria with Pronounced Psammoma Bodies in a BRCA Positive Patient as a Pitfall for Carcinoma on Frozen Section
Background. BRCA gene mutations significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers where the lifetime risk of the ovarian cancer is about 40%. Therefore, many women with such mutations undergo prophylactic bilateral mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy. About 5-6% of these individuals dis...
Main Authors: | Christine M. Lee, Michelle Moh, Peggy S. Sullivan, Neda A. Moatamed |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Pathology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8148147 |
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