Open Pathology Project/Fat necrosis

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Breast lump showing an area of fat necrosis showing shadowy outlines of necrotic adipocytes surrounded by an inflammatory reaction with cholesterol clefts.

Fat necrosis occurs due to the action of enzymes on fat.

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