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Histologically, the mammary gland is composed of the glandular and connective tissue components. Glandular component comprises of a ductal-lobular system lined by two layers of cells: the inner epithelial and outer myoepithelial, which have distinct ultrastructural and immunohistochemical features. The terminal duct lobular unit (TDLU) is the basic functional unit of the breast. The histology of breast tissue varies actively with age, menstrual cycle, and hormonal influences, thus exhibiting a wide range of appearances.
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B, A. (2023). Breast Histology. In: Dev, B., Joseph, L.D. (eds) Holistic Approach to Breast Disease. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0035-0_3
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