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Misconceptions surrounding pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

Authors :
Khalil N
Fowler C
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2018 Dec 17; Vol. 11 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Dec 17.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

This case report describes a 31-year-old woman who presented with a right painless breast lump. A mammogram and ultrasound scan showed the lump was suspicious of cancer. Core biopsy and immunohistochemistry of the lump confirmed a triple negative, poorly differentiated, invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast. One week following her diagnosis, the patient found out she was pregnant. The patient was worried about what the implications this diagnosis would have on both her baby and her own cancer treatment.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2018. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30567280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2018-226719