Uncommon Tumors and Uncommon Presentations of Cancer in the Breast.

Abstract

Purpose of review:

The purpose is to present a case series of rare diagnoses and unusual presentations of breast lesions with radiologic-pathologic correlation from a major cancer center, and to review the recent literature on each entity with a focus on radiology-pathology concordance. We present our findings and experience from cases of metastatic small cell lung carcinoma to the breast, IgG-4 related breast disease, breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, granular cell tumor, pleomorphic sarcoma, adenomyoepithelioma, post-radiation angiosarcoma, and breast carcinoma after risk-reducing total mastectomy.

Recent findings:

It is essential for physicians to have knowledge of rare breast diagnoses and unusual breast disease presentations to formulate a complete differential diagnosis, recognize radiological-pathological concordance of these entities and provide appropriate patient care.

Summary:

Current literature on these rare described entities exists mainly as case reports, case series and small-scale studies. By sharing our findings, we hope to educate trainees in radiology, pathology and other fields across the continuum of care in radiologic-pathologic correlation, while also augmenting the existing literature on these rare entities.

• Authors: Marina J Corines, Melissa Krystel-Whittemore, Melissa Murray, Victoria Mango
• Journal: Current breast cancer reports (Curr Breast Cancer Rep) Vol. 13 Issue 4 Pg. 331-346 (Nov 01 2021) ISSN: 1943-4588 [Print] United States
• PMID: 36589040 (Publication Type: Journal Article)