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Primary chondrosarcoma of breast--cytology with histopathological correlation: a rare case report with review of literature.

Authors :
Sinhasan SP
Bharathi KV
Bhat RV
Dasiah SD
Source :
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology [Indian J Pathol Microbiol] 2014 Apr-Jun; Vol. 57 (2), pp. 311-3.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Malignant mesenchymal tumors of the breast other than angiosarcoma are extremely rare and comprise <0.5% of breast tumors. Primary chondrosarcoma of the breast is an extremely rare entity and only 10 cases are reported as single case reports in literature until date. A diagnosis of primary mammary sarcoma can be established only after excluding metaplastic carcinomas and malignant phyllodes by extensive sampling for evidence of in situ or invasive carcinoma. Here, we report a primary chondrosarcoma of breast in a 55-year-old lady diagnosed precisely on fine-needle aspiration cytology and confirmed by histopathological examination after total mastectomy. We emphasize on diagnostic difficulties encountered in cytology smears and discuss differential diagnoses.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0974-5130
Volume :
57
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24943775
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0377-4929.134727