There is dense periductal infiltration by lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages and neutrophils with some foreign-body giant cells. In many areas inflammatory infiltrate appears to destroy ductal epithelium with evidence of multiple microabscess formation. No evidence of specific granulomas. No evidence of malignancy.
Known case with breast abcess. Incisional biopsy from the granulation tissue.
Two soft tissue pieces were received. The first measured 2.5x2x1.5 cm, showing a solid rubbery area of 1.5x1.5x1 cm. The second measured 2x1.7x1.5 cm, having fatty cut section. All received tissue was totally embedded.
Breast, incisional biopsy: