Pleomorphic adenoma in the breast of a human female. Aspiration biopsy findings and receptor determinations. Case report.
A case of multiple pleomorphic adenomas ("mixed" tumour of salivary gland type) of the breast is reported. This rare benign tumour can be misinterpreted as a malignant tumour both clinically and radiologically. The aspiration biopsy findings suggested cystosarcoma phyllodes. Oestrogen and progesterone receptor determinations revealed medium high levels, comparable to carcinoma of the breast.
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D011980:Receptors, Progesterone / Q000378:metabolism; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology
D011960:Receptors, Estrogen; D011980:Receptors, Progesterone