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METAPLASTIC CARCINOMA BREAST WITH OSTEOSARCOMATOUS DIFFERENTIATION -A CASE REPORT

DEVI J JAWAHAR

Abstract


Introduction- Metaplastic carcinoma of the
breast is a rare form of breast cancer.
Osseous differentiation is much more a
rare variant that is encountered.Materials
and methods - A 60 year old female presented
with a lump in the upper and inner
quadrant of the left breast. Patient noticed
the lump 3 months back with pain for the
past 1 month.On examination the lump
was 8x3cm,firm to hard in consistency with
restricted mobility. Modified Radical Mastectomy
was done.Observations and results
- Fine needle aspiration cytology revealed
Ductal carcinoma left breast. Modified
Radical Mastectomy was done and
reported as Metaplastic carcinoma left
breast with extensive areas of osteosarcomatous
differentiation.


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