Stromal sarcoma of breast: a case report

A 34 years unmarried female was admitted with an ulcerated foul smelling growth in her right breast. On examination the fungating mass measured 17.5 cm x 15 cm in central and lower part of right breast involving the nipple and areola. The ulcer was covered with slough and rest part of the breast appeared bosselated. Her Hb was 4 g/dl and incision biopsy from the margin of the tumour showed histology of sarcoma. The patient was infused 6 units of blood and right sided total mastectomy was done. Histopathological examination confirmed it was a case of stromal sarcoma of breast. Chemotherapy was started with vincristine, adriamycin and cylophosphamide. The patient was doing well in next follow-up.