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Review
. 2018 Mar;11(1):43-59.
doi: 10.1016/j.path.2017.09.004. Epub 2017 Nov 29.

Axillary Lymph Node Inclusions

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Axillary Lymph Node Inclusions

Ashley Cimino-Mathews. Surg Pathol Clin. 2018 Mar.

Abstract

Lymph node inclusions can occur in axillary lymph nodes, where they can mimic metastatic breast carcinoma. This article provides an overview of epithelial and nonepithelial lymph node inclusions, including mammary-type glandular inclusions, Mullerian-type glandular inclusions, squamous inclusions, mixed glandular-squamous inclusions, and nodal nevi. The discussion emphasizes the histologic and immunophenotypic features and differential diagnoses of each entity.

Keywords: Axillary lymph node; Endosalpingiosis; Lymph node inclusions; Nodal nevi.

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