title: Pleomorphic adenoma of breast-a case report and review of literature.
abstract: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a rare benign tumour of the breast. However inadequate surgery of this tumour, which is notorious for its pseudopod like extension into adjacent tissue, results in recurrence. We report a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the breast that has been excised at a local hospital and then referred to a tertiary care hospital for definite management. The diagnostic dilemmas and optimal management, of such cases where dependable pathology report and details of primary surgery are often not available, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Leekha
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
authors.forename: Madhu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Muralee
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
authors.forename: Anitha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mathews
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Preethi
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
authors.forename: M Iqbal
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Ahamed
keywords: Breast cancer; Pleomorphic adenoma
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