Malignant Melanoma of the Nipple: A Case Report / 한국유방암학회지
Journal of Breast Cancer
;
: 96-101, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-713266
ABSTRACT
Malignant melanoma rarely originates from the female nipple. Tumors that develop on the skin of the breast are often subject to a delayed diagnosis. Cytologic examination provides excellent diagnostic capabilities and is a safe procedure with a lower risk of local implantation, compared to needle or incisional biopsy. We herein report a patient who underwent surgical resection of a primary malignant melanoma of the nipple. An elastic soft nodule was observed on the left nipple, and no abnormal lesions were identified in the breast. Eventually, a malignant melanoma was diagnosed from the clinical and cytological evaluation findings. This bulky tumor was classified as a stage IIIC nodular melanoma, with a thickness of 12 mm. The patient received adjuvant chemotherapy and exhibits no evidence of recurrence 7 years after surgery.
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Main subject:
Recurrence
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Skin
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Biopsy
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Breast
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Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
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Delayed Diagnosis
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Melanoma
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Needles
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Nipples
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Breast Cancer
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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