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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
11
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-10-28
pubmed:abstractText
Pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in situ (PLCIS) is a more recently characterized entity that mimics high-grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). PLCIS is sometimes treated similar to high-grade DCIS, but no consensus has been reached for the most appropriate treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the histologic and immunohistologic profile of pure PLCIS on core needle biopsies and present follow-up clinical data. We reviewed 12 cases of pure PLCIS diagnosed on core needle biopsies of the breast along with subsequent surgical resections. Histologically, all cases showed dyscohesive cells with grade 3 nuclei, prominent nucleoli, and moderate to abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm. A panel of immunohistochemical stains to study this entity included E-cadherin, P120 catenin, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptors, HER2/neu, and Ki-67 (MIB-1). Residual PLCIS was found on excisional biopsies in 83% (10/12) cases. Invasive lobular carcinoma was found in 25% (3/12) cases. The lobular nature of all cases was confirmed by negative E-cadherin and cytoplasmic-dominant staining with P120 catenin. PLCIS was positive for estrogen receptor in 92% (11/12); progesterone receptor in 50% (6/12), and Her2/neu was positive in 25% (3/12). A moderate to high proliferation activity was observed with MIB (Ki-67) staining in 92% (11/12) cases. We conclude that PLCIS has a lobular immunostaining pattern for P120 catenin and E-cadherin indicating disruption of the E-cadherin/P120 catenin complex. This entity has aggressive parameters similar to high-grade DCIS including grade 3 nuclei, high Ki-67 (MIB-1) index, and HER2/neu positivity. PLCIS has a significant association with other high-risk lesions and invasive lobular carcinoma.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
1532-0979
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
32
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1721-6
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
Pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in situ (PLCIS) on breast core needle biopsies: clinical significance and immunoprofile.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pathology, Magee-Women's Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. mchivukula@mail.magee.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article