Mucinous carcinoma of the breast: Rare histological entity to know: About two cases and review of literature

Y Bencherifi; F Watik; Y Lyafi; Benhassou Mostapha; Mouhammed Ennachit; El Karroumi Mohammed

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108652

Mucinous carcinoma of the breast: Rare histological entity to know: About two cases and review of literature

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2023 Sep:110:108652. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108652. Epub 2023 Aug 10.

Authors

Y Bencherifi¹, F Watik², Y Lyafi³, Benhassou Mostapha¹, Mouhammed Ennachit¹, El Karroumi Mohammed⁴

Affiliations

¹ Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco.
² Resident Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco. Electronic address: watik.fedoua@gmail.com.
³ Resident Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco.
⁴ Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco.

Abstract

Introduction and importance: Breast cancer is the first gynecological cancer in women, dominated by invasive ductal cancer . It is characterized by the presence of extracellular mucus, mucinous carcinoma represents one to 7 % of all invasive carcinomas and by a more favorable prognosis, Presentation of the case: We present two patients followed for an invasive mucinous carcinoma, CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Mucinous carcinoma of the breast is a rare entity. Therapeutic management does not differ from other histological types. It is based on surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Conservative treatment is recommended for T1, T2. Partial and accelerated irradiation of the breast is currently the most recommended after breast-conserving surgery.

Conclusion: Mucinous carcinoma is a rare histological entity with a favorable prognosis compared to other histological types. A benign-looking mass on imaging is not always reassuring, especially if it occurs in a woman over 60 years old. Since it can reveal colloid carcinoma.

Keywords: Breast; Invasive ductal carcinoma; Mucinous carcinoma; cancer.

Publication types

Case Reports