Li J, Yun W, Qin J, Zhao J, Liu X, Wu J, Ji M, Tang J. Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the breast coexisting with breast cancer: a case report.
Breast Care (Basel) 2014;
8:290-2. [PMID:
24415982 DOI:
10.1159/000354250]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
The inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an uncommon low-risk lesion with only a few cases described in the literature.
CASE REPORT
Here, we report a unique case of an IMT coexisting with breast cancer. Modified radical mastectomy was performed, followed by TAC chemotherapy (taxotere, adriamycin and cyclophosphamide). At the 2-year follow-up, the patient continues to be disease free.
CONCLUSION
At the preoperative stage, definitive diagnoses of masses are extremely difficult; surgery is advised only after the diagnosis is confirmed by pathological examination.
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