Pleomorphic adenoma of the breast: Case report and review of the literature Journal Article
| Authors: | Iyengar, P.; Cody, H. S. 3rd; Brogi, E. |
| Article Title: | Pleomorphic adenoma of the breast: Case report and review of the literature |
| Abstract: | Pleomorphic adenoma of the breast (PAB) is a verv rare neoplasm. Although quite unique in its morphology, PAB shares some similarities with adenomyoepithelioma and is considered by some authors as a variant of this entity. Cytologic diagnosis of this lesion can be very challenging, especially when limited sampling is available. The differential diagnosis of PAB includes metaplastic carcinoma. On cytologic material, fibroadenoma and phyllodes tumor should also be considered within the differential diagnosis. We report the findings in a case of PAB, initially misdiagnosed as mutinous carcinoma on fine-needle aspiration, and review the literature regarding this entity. Correct identification of this benign mammary neoplasm is important to avoid unnecessarily aggressive treatment. © 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
| Keywords: | adult; clinical article; aged; human cell; review; case report; diagnosis, differential; breast; mastectomy; adenocarcinoma, mucinous; breast neoplasms; histology; mammography; cancer cytodiagnosis; diagnostic errors; breast tumor; biopsy, fine-needle; mucinous carcinoma; aspiration cytology; pleomorphic adenoma; adenoma, pleomorphic; fine-needle aspiration |
| Journal Title: | Diagnostic Cytopathology |
| Volume: | 33 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 8755-1039 |
| Publisher: | Wiley Liss |
| Date Published: | 2005-12-01 |
| Start Page: | 416 |
| End Page: | 420 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1002/dc.20364 |
| PUBMED: | 16299746 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 5" - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "CODEN: DICYE" - "Source: Scopus" |
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