Columnar cell hyperplasia of the breast
Columnar cell hyperplasia of the breast
Definition
A columnar cell lesion characterized by the presence of enlarged terminal ductal lobular units with dilated acini. The acini are lined by more than two layers of columnar epithelial cells. Prominent apical cytoplasmic snouts are present. Secretions are often present in the lumina of the dilated acini.
Also known as CCH, columnar cell hyperplasia of breast — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Breast | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Breast | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |