A rare case report of breast sarcoma

Radiol Case Rep. 2021 Feb 24;16(5):1047-1050. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.02.035. eCollection 2021 May.

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.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Breast sarcoma; Mastectomy.

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