Primary amyloidosis of the breast associated with invasive breast cancer.
Amyloidosis is usually a systemic disorder. A localised form can involve the breast and may mimic breast cancer. We report a case of primary amyloid deposit confirmed by immunohistochemistry, occurring in a patient with early breast cancer and review other cases of breast involvement with various types of amyloid.
White
J D
JD
Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Research UK, Beatson Oncology Centre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, G11 6NT, UK. white.jeff@talk21.com
Marshall
D A S
DA
Seywright
M M
MM
Evans
T R J
TR
D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D018270:Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged