Metaplastic Carcinoma of the Breast with Neuroectodermal Stromal Component
A unique case of metaplastic breast carcinoma with an epithelial component showing tumoral necrosis and neuroectodermal stromal component is described. The tumor grew rapidly and measured 9 cm at the time of diagnosis. No lymph node metastases were present. The disease progressed rapidly and the pat...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE-Hindawi Access to Research
2011
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3062094/ |
| Summary: | A unique case of metaplastic breast carcinoma with an epithelial component showing tumoral necrosis and neuroectodermal stromal component is described. The tumor grew rapidly and measured 9 cm at the time of diagnosis. No lymph node metastases were present. The disease progressed rapidly and the patient died two years after the diagnosis from a hemorrhage caused by brain metastases. The morphology and phenotype of the tumor are described in detail and the differential diagnostic options are discussed. |
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