Young patients with unilateral breast cancer arising in fibroadenoma
A rare case report
Keywords:
breast cancer, fibroadenoma, invasive carcinoma, young patient, womanAbstract
The incidence of breast cancer with fibroadenoma (FAM) in young patients is a rarely reported case, <1% of all cases of women suffering from breast cancer. This case report aims to highlight the importance of considering the presence of FAM and breast cancer at the same time at a young age to be treated comprehensively. A 31-year-old woman with complaints a lump in the breast and pain. Mother has a history of breast lumps. There were no menstrual disturbances and the use of hormonal contraception. The results of breast ultrasound revealed a solid mass with a diameter of 4 cm in the central quadrant of the breast with a hypoechoic mass with malignant features in it according to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) C-4 and enlarged right axillary lymph nodes. Results Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) unspecified, finally, a wide excision was performed and it was found that there was a solid mass and a smooth mass with a clear capsule. Histopathological report shows invasive carcinoma in right breast fibroadenoma. Young patients with lumps in the breast are not only suspected of being FAM but can be considered an image towards invasive carcinoma.
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