what in the world is PASH?

[MedStudent2007]

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i was recently discussing a breast biopsy result during my ob/gyn rotation and came across the term PASH. what in the world is it and what is its significance? is it anything dangerous or similar to a fibroadenoma? i tried looking it up but haven't really found any good sites to get info.

 

[djmd]

i was recently discussing a breast biopsy result during my ob/gyn rotation and came across the term PASH. what in the world is it and what is its significance? is it anything dangerous or similar to a fibroadenoma? i tried looking it up but haven't really found any good sites to get info.

Pathologyoutlines.com and google are your friend.
http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/breast.html#pash
Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia

 

[DrBloodmoney]

It's one of those 'gee whiz' kind of pathology things that trips up first year residents.