Mucinous carcinoma of the breast: recurrence 30 years after mastectomy.
We have reported a case of mucinous breast carcinoma that recurred in the form of lung and lymph node metastases 30 years after definitive resection. This case emphasizes the indolent nature of this neoplasm and the need to lengthen the period of follow-up for patients with this form of cancer.
Scharnhorst
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Department of Pathology and Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66103.
Huntrakoon
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D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D008408:Mastectomy; D013997:Time Factors