Metaplastic carcinoma of the breast: a case report

  • T Santosh KIMS & RF
  • Epari Sanjeeva Rao Professor
  • B R Mohan Rao HOD, Professor
Keywords: Breast, Metaplastic Carcinoma, Diverse differentiation, Immunohistochemistry

Abstract

Metaplastic Carcinomas of the breast are malignant neoplasms composed of both epithelial and mesenchymal elements. The rarity of this tumor is exemplified by the fact that it accounts for only about 0.2% of all breast carcinomas. It presents histologically with diverse differentiation and the exact histogenesis of this tumor is unknown. The present case is reported for its rarity.

Author Biographies

T Santosh, KIMS & RF
Asst Professor Department of Pathology.
Epari Sanjeeva Rao, Professor
Professor, KIMS ,Amlapuram
B R Mohan Rao, HOD, Professor
HOD, Professor, KIMS, Amlapuram

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Published
2015-01-30
Section
Case Report