Osteoclast-like giant cell tumor arising in the soft tissue of the breast: report of a case.
Extraosseous manifestations of osteoclast-like giant cell tumors (OGCTs) in soft tissue are unusual, especially in the breast. However, multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells have been described in association with epithelial malignancy, as a variant of breast carcinoma. We report a case of OGCT of the soft tissue of the breast, not associated with epithelial elements. To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second such case reported.
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Laszlo
L
Department of Surgery, Western Infirmary Hospital, Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6NT, UK.
Mallon
Elizabeth A
EA
Reid
Robin
R
Cordiner
Carolyn M
CM
Doughty
Julie C
JC
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography