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ABSTRACT Primary sarcoma of the breast is a rare clinical entity with an incidence of less than 1 among cases of breast cancer. Primary osteosarcoma of the breast is a very rare disease that shares clinical features similar to metaplastic breast carcinoma. A 57-year-old female Dravidian patient presented with a breast lump. A needle biopsy was suggestive of carcinoma. However, the mammogram was suggestive of dense calcification lesion, which is unusual in carcinoma. She underwent breast conservation surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy; final histopathology was suggestive of osteosarcoma of the breast. After a follow-up of 18 months, the patient is healthy and disease-free. Primary breast osteosarcoma has to be considered as one of the differential diagnoses to metaplastic carcinoma and warrants a different treatment approach. Whenever there is discordance in clinical features, imaging, and histology, thorough evaluation with the mammogram, immunohistochemistry, and PET scan helps to resolve the issue. Keywords: Breast, breast osteosarcoma, carcinoma, case report, metaplastic carcinoma, osteosarcoma, sarcoma, Author(s): Santhoshkumar Bandegudda (corresponding author) [1]; KVV N Raju [1]; Suseela Kodandapani [2]; Jayakartik Rao [1] INTRODUCTION Extraskeletal osteosarcoma is a rare, soft-tissue sarcoma that has histology similar to primary [...]

ABSTRACT Aim: The aim of this study is to determine if the core size or size with spicules has a better correlation with the final histologic size of spiculated mass lesions. Methods: A retrospective study of 48-month duration from January 2014 to December 2017 of biopsy-proven invasive ductal carcinoma presenting as spiculated mass lesions on mammogram was conducted. Results: There were 195 patients in the study. The mean of the core size was 16.6 mm; when spicules were included the mean size was 27.4mm and final histologic size 21.1 mm. Using unpaired Student ‘t' test difference in the means was statistically significant (p Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that the core size has a stronger positive correlation to final histologic size and should be used preoperatively in decision-making about surgery. Keywords: Breast cancer, mammogram, spiculated mass lesions, Author(s): Mohit Bhatia (corresponding author) [1]; Rizwan Ahmed [1]; Anupama Nagarajakumar [1]; Azhar Alani [2]; Sudeendra Doddi [1]; Anna Metafa [1] INTRODUCTION It is important to correctly assess the size [...]

2019 MAY 11 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- A new study on Oncology - Squamous Cell Carcinoma is now available. [...]

2019 APR 27 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Data detailed on Drugs and Therapies - Personalized Medicine have been presented. [...]

2019 JAN 5 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Data detailed on Drugs and Therapies - Radiation Therapy have been presented. [...]

Byline: Mozaffar. Aznab, Mansour. Khazaie Myeloid sarcoma can be occurred bofore acute myeloid leukemia, concomitantly, at relapse or after allogenic stem cell transplantation, rarely. In this investigation, we reported a [...]

Abstract Background: Elevated waist circumference and body mass index (BMI), both traditional measures of obesity, are accepted risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Girls who are obese experience earlier [...]

With this month's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, your breasts are likely on your mind. You read the articles, watch the news programs and promise yourself that you'll do a self-exam […]

Research has been conducted on mammographic changes in breast density caused by hormone and raloxifenen therapies. The safety profiles of these therapies have been evaluated, and the results demonstrate that hormone therapy increases breast density, and raloxifene therapy does not.

Many countries around the world--Canada is no exception--are alarmed at the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes and are especially concerned about its earlier age of onset. (1) The underlying [...]

+SO GLAD YOU ASKED SELF's on-call medical advisor gets to the bottom of all your big health questions. Q. My doctor told me I have dense breasts. What should I [...]

Ectopic breast tissue presents as solitary or multiple masses in young woman along the milkline. Ectopic axillary breasts are the most common variant of supernumerary breast tissue. Accessory breasts can present in a number of ways like fibrocystic disease, fibroadenoma, mastitis etc., but the incidence of milk fistulas in them is very, very rare. We encountered an interesting case of a 23-year-old lactating female in whom a left axillary accessory breast was associated with a milk fistula of spontaneous origin. When the milk leak did not stop with conservative treatment, suppression of lactation was done followed by excision of the axillary accessory breast to prevent this complication in future pregnancies and lactation. Keywords: Accessory breast | Milk fistula, Introduction The discovery of accessory breast tissue usually occurs during the first pregnancy as a consequence of the secondary changes initiated with hormonal changes. Symptomatic axillary breast tissue becomes painfully [...]

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Case report Discussion References Abstract Clear cell hidradenomas of the breast are extremely rare tumors. We report a case which was initially diagnosed to be [...]

Table of Contents Abstract Case History Discussion References Abstract We present a case of striae distensae associated with tissue expander inserted in a 17 year old patient with developmental breast [...]

Byline: Sole-Smith, Virginia Beauty & the Breast You've only got two of them--here's how to keep your breasts healthy and pretty for years to come. The way we see it, […]

Accessory nipple This man asked for his accessory nipple to be removed because he was embarrassed by it, particularly when swimming. I explained that he might have a long wait, [...]

Q The doctor advised me to have a colonoscopy. But I'm only 52. Do I really need such an extreme test? a First, let me allay your fears: Except for […]

A: Relax. "Your nipple bumps are just common, normal protuberances from the many oil glands located in the skin around the nipple and areola," says Jane Pettinga, M.D., director of […]

* BreastHealthNetwork.com, a new Portland-based web portal with a comprehensive internet search engine dedicated solely to the topic of breast health and breast cancer, will launch October 1, the first [...]

Ace Your Gyno Exam Maximize your checkup with these prestirrup pointers. Next time you have a gyno appointment, think ahead. "What you do or don't do in the days before […]

Q Sometimes I see tiny pimples between my breasts. How do I get rid of them? A You may have prickly heat, a common condition brought on when excess moisture […]

An exclusive excerpt from Rosie's new book, Bosom Buddies Okay, ladies, listen up ... this is about breasts, perhaps the most famous body parts in the history of humankind. Breasts, […]

YOUR PERIOD AND YOUR HEALTH If there's one time of the month you're more likely to catch a cold, break out in a rash, or sprout a herpes cold sore, […]

Just about every girl worries about something as her breasts develop over he puberty years. The good news is that whatever your worry, it's probably just another normal part of [...]

They keep changing and sometimes they're even a pain--but with this guide, you won't let them worry you again! 'Is it okay if one breast is bigger than the other?' [...]

Bruening W, Launders J, Pinkney N, et al. Effectiveness of noninvasive diagnostic tests for breast abnormalities: comparative effectiveness review no. 2. Rockville, Md: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. February [...]

SAN ANTONIO -- Needle biopsy for the initial evaluation of breast abnormalities leads to outcome benefits so superior to those of open surgical biopsy that the needle biopsy rate at [...]

Wave buh-bye to that bulky sweater you've been living in for months--it's Tank-top time! These moves help model Kate Upton rock her killing curves. Do 'em three times a week [...]

Klein-Becker usa[TM] Don't Start Another Weight-Loss Plan, Take Another "Fat-Burner," Or Begin Another Exercise Program Until You Read The Facts... That Is, If Maintaining The Size And Shape Of Your [...]

The different conditions of breasts often place them in different states that may provide a clue whether any lump detected is normal or serious. Guidelines on how to tell one's physical condition through a self-breast examination are presented.

A woman recalls her dreadful experience when her breast implants were discovered to be causing her unexplained illness. The saline implants, which are encased in a silicone rubber shell, could induce immune system disorders in not removed.

The pink-ribbon crowd tells you to cop a feel in the shower and sign up for mammos, but most women under 40 can skip that stuff. Instead, make these moves [...]

Regular tampons are uncomfortable and even painful at times. Should I use thin ones or will I be stuck with pads? Don't worry! Tons of girls go through this. Start [...]