Osteogenic sarcoma of the breast. A case report

A case of primary osteogenic sarcoma of the breast is reported. It should be distinguished from carcinoma with extensive osseous metaplasia. The results of light and electron microscopy including an immunohistochemical study are presented. Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural studies proved that...

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Published in:	Tumori Vol. 78; no. 1; p. 43
Main Authors:	Bianchi, S, Malatantis, G, Cardona, G, Zampi, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 29-02-1992
Subjects:	Biopsy Breast - metabolism Breast - pathology Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Breast Neoplasms - metabolism Breast Neoplasms - pathology Female Humans Immunohistochemistry Lung Neoplasms - secondary Mammography Microscopy, Electron Middle Aged Osteosarcoma - diagnostic imaging Osteosarcoma - metabolism Osteosarcoma - pathology
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Summary:	A case of primary osteogenic sarcoma of the breast is reported. It should be distinguished from carcinoma with extensive osseous metaplasia. The results of light and electron microscopy including an immunohistochemical study are presented. Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural studies proved that the lesion, in the absence of epithelial differentiation, was a primary osteogenic sarcoma of the breast rather than a carcinoma with extensive osseous metaplasia. Diagnosis may be delayed because the tumor is confused clinically and mammographically with a calcific fibroadenoma.
ISSN:	0300-8916
DOI:	10.1177/030089169207800110