Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Stranger in The Breast

  • Vani D Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
  • Sheelashree A. N Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
  • Apoorva N Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
  • Bharathi M Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
Keywords: Squamous cell carcinoma, Breast, aggressive, Triple negative

Abstract

In routine clinical practice, invasive ductal carcinoma of breast is commonly encountered. However strangers do knock the door sometimes and squamous cell carcinoma of breast is one such entity. Although clinical and radiographic features are not specific to this tumour it follows an atypical presentation in terms of tumour size, lymphnode and systemic spread. Usually Squamous cell carcinomas of the breast are triple negative tumours with aggressive behavior and are resistant to standard chemotherapeutic regimens.

Author Biographies

Vani D, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
Department of Pathology
Sheelashree A. N, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
Department of Pathology
Apoorva N, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
Department of Pathology
Bharathi M, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
Department of Pathology

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Published
2020-04-29
Section
Case Report