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An unusual case of locally advanced glycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma of the breast.

Authors :
Martín-Martín B
Berná-Serna JD
Sánchez-Henarejos P
López-Poveda MJ
Berná-Mestre JD
Rodríguez-García JR
Source :
Case reports in oncology [Case Rep Oncol] 2011 Sep; Vol. 4 (3), pp. 452-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Sep 07.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Glycogen-rich clear cell (GRCC) is a rare subtype of breast carcinoma characterized by carcinoma cells containing an optically clear cytoplasm and intracytoplasmic glycogen. We present the case of a 55-year-old woman with a palpable mass in the right breast and clinical signs of locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). The diagnosis of GRCC carcinoma was based on certain histopathological characteristics of the tumor and immunohistochemical analysis. To our knowledge, this is the first case of GRCC LABC with intratumoral calcifications. There is no evidence of recurrence or metastatic disease after 14 months' follow-up.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1662-6575
Volume :
4
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Case reports in oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22087097
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000332044