Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Squamous cells are normally not found inside the breast, so a primary squamous cell carcinoma of the breast is an exceptional phenomenon. There is a possible explanation for these findings.


METHODS
A 72-year-old woman presented with a breast abnormality suspected for breast carcinoma. After the operation the pathological examination revealed a primary squamous cell carcinoma of the breast.


CONCLUSIONS
The presentation of squamous cell carcinoma could be similar to that of an adenocarcinoma. However, a squamous cell carcinoma of the breast could also develop from a complicated breast cyst or abscess. Therefore, pathological examination of these apparent benign abnormalities is mandatory.
Flikweert
Elvira R
ER
Deventer Hospital, Department of Surgery, Postbus 5001, 7400 GC Deventer, the Netherlands. elviraflikweert@hotmail.com
Hofstee
Mans
M
Liem
Mike S L
MS
D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans