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Ultrastructure of myoepithelial cells in human mammary gland tumors

Tariq M. Murad, E. Von Haam

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The relationship of myoepithelial cells to epithelial cells in normal mammary gland and in various diseases of this organ were studied. The evidence suggests that myoepithelial cells play an important role in the formation of some benign and malignant tumors of the breast. The study also showed the presence of light and dark myoepithelial cells.

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Key concepts: Myoepithelial cell, Mammary gland, Pathology, Ultrastructure, Medicine, Human breast, Cancer, Breast cancer