Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast: a case report

Elvira R. Flikweert; Mans Hofstee; Mike S. L. Liem

doi:10.1186/1477-7819-6-135

Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast: a case report

Elvira R. Flikweert^*, Mans Hofstee, Mike S. L. Liem

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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.

Case presentation: 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.

Conclusion: 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.

Original language	English
Article number	135
Number of pages	4
Journal	World journal of surgical oncology
Volume	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-6-135
Publication status	Published - 21-Dec-2008

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