CASE 12

Clinical history: Palpable "tumor", 1 cm large, in the breast of a 47-year-old patient.

Mammography: Irregular calcifications in a total area of +/-1 cm corresponding to the palpable lesion.

Surgery: Wide resection biopsy (7 cm) with stereotactic localization.

Demonstrated slide: Representative sample of the lesion and of the closest surgical edge painted with China ink.