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Initial Imaging Findings of Breast Liposarcoma: A Case Report
Liposarcoma of the breast is a rare form of cancerous tumor that can be mistaken for primary breast cancer. A recent instance involved a woman who was 54 years old and went in for her annual screening mammogram. The mammogram revealed that she had a 1 cm focal asymmetry of equal density in her right...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10378085/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37510172 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13142428 |
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description | Liposarcoma of the breast is a rare form of cancerous tumor that can be mistaken for primary breast cancer. A recent instance involved a woman who was 54 years old and went in for her annual screening mammogram. The mammogram revealed that she had a 1 cm focal asymmetry of equal density in her right axillary tail, approximately 9 cm from the nipple. After nine months, the patient observed a rapidly growing mass even though the initial ultrasound scan did not detect anything unusual. A targeted mammogram demonstrated a large and dense mass confined to the right axillary tail, followed by an ultrasound scan that revealed a heterogeneous hyperechoic, echogenic mass. Histopathology after surgery showed that the patient had an undifferentiated pleomorphic breast liposarcoma. This diagnosis was reached after the patient underwent surgery.Liposarcoma of the breast is a concerning condition that needs careful management and close monitoring, although it is relatively uncommon. Early detection of the patient’s condition and prompt treatment can help improve the patient’s prognosis. This can be accomplished by remaining vigilant with routine screenings and following up on any unusual findings or changes in breast tissue. However, it is possible to diagnose this condition as primary breast cancer incorrectly; consequently, healthcare providers need to conduct comprehensive evaluations to ensure diagnostic accuracy and the delivery of appropriate treatment. |
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spelling | pubmed-103780852023-07-29 Initial Imaging Findings of Breast Liposarcoma: A Case Report Alduraibi, Sharifa Khalid Diagnostics (Basel) Case Report Liposarcoma of the breast is a rare form of cancerous tumor that can be mistaken for primary breast cancer. A recent instance involved a woman who was 54 years old and went in for her annual screening mammogram. The mammogram revealed that she had a 1 cm focal asymmetry of equal density in her right axillary tail, approximately 9 cm from the nipple. After nine months, the patient observed a rapidly growing mass even though the initial ultrasound scan did not detect anything unusual. A targeted mammogram demonstrated a large and dense mass confined to the right axillary tail, followed by an ultrasound scan that revealed a heterogeneous hyperechoic, echogenic mass. Histopathology after surgery showed that the patient had an undifferentiated pleomorphic breast liposarcoma. This diagnosis was reached after the patient underwent surgery.Liposarcoma of the breast is a concerning condition that needs careful management and close monitoring, although it is relatively uncommon. Early detection of the patient’s condition and prompt treatment can help improve the patient’s prognosis. This can be accomplished by remaining vigilant with routine screenings and following up on any unusual findings or changes in breast tissue. However, it is possible to diagnose this condition as primary breast cancer incorrectly; consequently, healthcare providers need to conduct comprehensive evaluations to ensure diagnostic accuracy and the delivery of appropriate treatment. MDPI 2023-07-20 /pmc/articles/PMC10378085/ /pubmed/37510172 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13142428 Text en © 2023 by the author. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
spellingShingle | Case Report Alduraibi, Sharifa Khalid Initial Imaging Findings of Breast Liposarcoma: A Case Report |
title | Initial Imaging Findings of Breast Liposarcoma: A Case Report |
title_full | Initial Imaging Findings of Breast Liposarcoma: A Case Report |
title_fullStr | Initial Imaging Findings of Breast Liposarcoma: A Case Report |
title_full_unstemmed | Initial Imaging Findings of Breast Liposarcoma: A Case Report |
title_short | Initial Imaging Findings of Breast Liposarcoma: A Case Report |
title_sort | initial imaging findings of breast liposarcoma: a case report |
topic | Case Report |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10378085/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37510172 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13142428 |
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