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A rare case report of breast sarcoma

Authors :
Nguyen-Van Sang, MD, PhD
Nguyen Minh Duc, M.D, M.Sc
Thieu-Thi Tra My, MD
Tran-Thi Ly, MD
Luong Viet Bang, MD
Pham Minh Thong, MD, PhD
Source :
Radiology Case Reports, Vol 16, Iss 5, Pp 1047-1050 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

Malignant tumors that originate from the mesenchymal tissue of the mammary gland, known as breast sarcomas, are very rare and can be divided into 2 types: primary and secondary (therapy-related development). Breast sarcomas are aggressive tumors associated with a poor prognosis. Treatment options include the coordination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. We present a case of a 51-year-old female who presented to the hospital after noticing a palpable mass in the left breast and bloody nipple discharge. These symptoms lasted for more than 4 months. Postoperative histopathology revealed an undifferentiated pleomorphic breast sarcoma. After 8 months of treatment, the patient experienced metastasis to the brain and lungs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19300433
Volume :
16
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Radiology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.97e8eb30ab246e3905f833874c94fe0
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2021.02.035