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Liposarcoma of the breast--a case report
B C Parikh1, A Ohri, M Y Desai
1Department of Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
|October 31, 2007
Summary
This case report details a rare fibrous liposarcoma of the breast in a 90-year-old patient. Surgical excision was successful, highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for this uncommon breast malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Breast sarcomas are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all malignant breast tumors.
- Liposarcoma of the breast is exceptionally rare, representing only 0.3% of mammary sarcomas.
Observation:
- A 90-year-old woman presented with a large mass (25 x 15 x 7 cm) in the upper outer quadrant of her right breast.
- Mammography indicated a liposarcoma, which was subsequently confirmed histologically as a fibrous liposarcoma post-excision.
Findings:
- The patient underwent wide surgical excision with a 2 cm margin of healthy tissue.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of fibrous liposarcoma.
- The patient experienced an uneventful postoperative recovery.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses like breast liposarcoma in clinical practice.
- Effective management involves accurate diagnosis through imaging and histology, followed by surgical intervention.
- Further discussion on diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for breast liposarcoma is warranted.
