Toker Cell Hyperplasia: a case report

Autor: Ramos,Rui, Campelos,Sofia, Fonseca-Moutinho,José
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Acta Obstétrica e Ginecológica Portuguesa v.15 n.2 2021
Popis: Toker cells are epithelial cells of the nipple epidermis, with a prevalence of about 10% of nipple sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). More rarely, these cells are found in increased number, phenomenon known by Toker cell hyperplasia (TCH). TCH is a benign condition not associated with clinical manifestations. Reports regarding TCH refer to it as an incidental finding in skin biopsies, associated with other diseases, particularly, Paget’s Disease (PD). We report a case confirmed of TCH in a nipple associated with a non-specific chronic inflammatory lesion, with at least 17-year evolution. We emphasize the importance of biopsy to obtain a definitive diagnosis.
Databáze: OpenAIRE