A revolution postponed indefinitely.
WHO classification of tumors of the breast 2012: the main changes compared to the 3rd edition (2003)

Czech version

Authors: Rudolf Nenutil
Authors‘ workplace: Oddělení patologie, Masarykův onkologický ústav, Brno
Published in: Čes.-slov. Patol., 51, 2015, No. 1, p. 23-25
Category: Reviews Article

Overview

In 2012, the new classification of the fourth series WHO blue books of breast tumors was released. The current version represents a fluent evolution, compared to the third edition. Some limited changes regarding terminology, definitions and the inclusion of some diagnostic units were adopted. The information about the molecular biology and genetic background of breast carcinoma has been enriched substantially.

Keywords:
WHO classification – breast – tumor

Sources

1. Lahkani SR, Ellis IO, Schnitt Sj, Tan PH, van den Vijver MJ (Eds.): WHO Classification of Tumours of the Breast. IARC Press: Lyon 2012.

2. Tavassoli FA, Devilee P (Eds.): World Health Organisation Classification of Tumours. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of the Breast and Female Genital Organs. IARC Press: Lyon 2003.