Myofibroblastoma: an unusual rapidly growing benign tumour in a male breast
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2013; 23 (11): 818-819
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ABSTRACT
Myofibroblastoma is an unusual benign tumour of the breast predominantly seen in men in their sixth to seventh decade. The gross appearance is that of a well circumscribed nodule, characteristically small, seldom exceeding 3 cm. We present a case of an unusually large myofibroblastoma, which mimicked a malignant breast tumour. A 40 years old male, known case of tetralogy of Fallot, was operated in infancy in abroad, presented with a rapid enlargement of right breast over 5 - 6 weeks. Examination revealed a firm 10 cm hemispherical lump occupying the whole of the right breast with normal overlying skin. Since core biopsy was inconclusive, a subcutaneous mastectomy was performed to remove the tumour, which weighed 500 gms. Histopathology and immunocytochemistry revealed a mixed classical and collagenised type of myofibroblastoma. The patient is well with no evidence of recurrence.
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Imuno-Histoquímica
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Neoplasias da Mama Masculina
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2013
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