Metaplastic carcinoma of the breast (carcinosarcoma variant): a case report.
A case of a female patient aged 60 yrs, with metaplastic carcinoma of the breast which is a rare neoplasm is presented. Although it is a tumor of the ductal type, the predominant component of the neoplasm has an appearance other than glandular pattern and more in keeping with other cell types. Metaplastic carcinoma runs a very aggressive course and bears an unfavourable prognosis.
Patrikar
Anjali
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Department of Pathology, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra. rajuwilk_ngp@sancharnet
Maimoon
Sabiha
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Mahore
Sadhana
S
Akhtar
M A
MA
Wilkinson
Anne
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D044584:Carcinoma, Ductal / Q000473:pathology; D002296:Carcinosarcoma / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008679:Metaplasia; D008875:Middle Aged