Open AccessMalignant adenomyoepithelioma of the breast: case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Luana Grazielle dos Santos Ferreira,
Lilian de Sá Paz Ramos
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
mastology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2594-5408
pISSN - 2594-5394
DOI - 10.29289/259453942020v30s1026
Subject(s) - medicine , biopsy , radiology , mastectomy , mammography , wide local excision , lesion , distant metastasis , thyroid , left breast , metastasis , surgery , breast cancer , cancer
Adenomyoepithelioma of the breast is a rare, malignant, biphasic tumor of low grade, usually found in older women. Cases of metastasis are unusual, and when they occur, the most common sites are the lungs, brain, and thyroid. Clinical case: We discussed the case of a 49-year-old female patient with mammography and breast ultrasound showing a solid lesion, with ill-defined margins in the left breast. Excisional biopsy was performed, and the histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of malignant adenomyoepithelioma with focally involved surgical margins. The treatment chosen was mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Conclusion: The course and prognosis of the disease are unclear. Local recurrence is common; however, complete excision with safety margins represent the most effective form of treatment.