Metaplastic Carcinoma of the Breast with Neuroectodermal Stromal Component. (19th January 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tot, Tibor; Badani De La Parra, Juan José; Bergkvist, Leif
• Other Names: Tse Gary Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Pathology research international. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-01-19
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; 571.905
• DOI: 10.4061/2011/191274
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-8091

Abstract

Abstract : A unique case of metaplastic breast carcinoma with an epithelial component showing tumoral necrosis and neuroectodermal stromal component is described. The tumor grew rapidly and measured 9 cm at the time of diagnosis. No lymph node metastases were present. The disease progressed rapidly and the patient died two years after the diagnosis from a hemorrhage caused by brain metastases. The morphology and phenotype of the tumor are described in detail and the differential diagnostic options are discussed.