Short Review: Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (Breast)

This is a general overview of one H&E slide containing primary breast adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC), a rare carcinoma of the breast, with information on demographics, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special stains, and genetic/molecular findings associated with these lesions.

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CLARIFICATION: Overall, AdCC has an excellent prognosis, and can even be cured in many patients with the treatment options described. The 20% increased survival benefit mentioned in the video is with use of radiation. Even without radiation post-surgery, approximately 86% of patients will survive 10 years post-diagnosis.

Demographics: 00:00 / 00:19
Histology and Differentials: 00:45
IHC and Specials: 05:14
Genetics and Molecular: 08:02
Treatment and Prognosis: 09:45

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