Mucocele-like Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report and Assessment of Aspirated Cytological Specimens.
Breast Cancer
; 5(3): 317-320, 1998 Jul 25.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Mucocele-like tumor(MLT)is a rare benign condition, and ofter misdiagnosed as mucinous carcinoma.METHODS:
We encountered a 31-year-old woman with MLT of the breast. The patient presented with an elastic hard mass, 0.5cm in diameter, located in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast.RESULTS:
Physical examination as well as ultrasonography and mammography indicated a benign lesion. However, mucinous carcinoma was suspected based on aspiration biopsy cytology. MLT was finally diagnosed on excisional biopsy.CONCLUSION:
Awareness of this breast disease helps to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
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Breast Cancer
Ano de publicação:
1998
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Article