What Is Tubular Formation

Tubule formation describes the percentage of cells in the tumour that have tube-shaped structures (called tubules). Nuclear pleomorphism

What does tubular formation mean in breast cancer?

Tubular breast cancer is a type of invasive ductal breast cancer that accounts for less than 2% of all breast cancers. Like other types of invasive ductal cancer, tubular breast cancer begins in the milk duct of the breast before spreading to the tissues around the duct.

What is a tubular tumor?

Tubular carcinoma is a type of IDC that develops in the milk ducts of the breast. The tumors tend to be small, usually 1 centimeter or less in diameter. Tubular carcinoma gets its name from the microscopic, tube-shaped structures that make up the tumors.