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Histological Typing of Breast Tumors

Tumori JournalPublished 1 June 1982
J. G. Azzopardi, O. F. Chepick, W.H. Hartman, N. A. Jafarey, A. Llombard-Bosch, Luciano Ozzello
Citations446
SJR quartileQ2
SJR score0.54
SNIP0.51

TL;DR

The WHO Histological Classification of Breast Tumors, published in 1968 has been completely revised and provides a recommended nomenclature, definitions and code numbers for both tumors and tumor-like lesions.

Abstract

The WHO Histological Classification of Breast Tumors, published in 1968 has been completely revised. This second edition provides a recommended nomenclature, definitions and code numbers for both tumors and tumor-like lesions. It aims at promoting uniformity in recording and reporting diagnoses in order to facilitate international and other comparisons.

Keywords

MedicineBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology