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. 2013 Jun;73(6):556–583. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1328689
Risk-2 Pathology of BRCA1-associated carcinoma of the breast
a. BRCA1-associated carcinomas of the breast frequently exhibit a characteristic histopathological and immunohistochemical phenotype:
  • invasive carcinoma (NOS) with a growth pattern similar to that of medullary carcinoma

  • G3 morphology

  • negativity for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and HER2/neu (triple negative)

Level of evidence 2a (Honrado E et al. 2006; Lakhani SR et al. 1998; Lakhani SR et al. 2005)
b. In cases where these characteristics are present, the pathologist should draw attention to the possibility of an inherited susceptibility.
GCP (Honrado E et al. 2006; Lakhani SR et al. 1998; Lakhani SR et al. 2005)