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Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast: a case report
Elvira R Flikweert1, Mans Hofstee, Mike S L Liem
1Deventer Hospital, Department of Surgery, Postbus 5001, 7400 GC Deventer, the Netherlands. elviraflikweert@hotmail.com
Background:
Squamous cells are normally not found inside the breast, so a primary squamous cell carcinoma of the breast is an exceptional phenomenon. There is a possible explanation for these findings.
Case Presentation:
A 72-year-old woman presented with a breast abnormality suspected for breast carcinoma. After the operation the pathological examination revealed a primary squamous cell carcinoma of the breast.
Conclusion:
The presentation of squamous cell carcinoma could be similar to that of an adenocarcinoma. However, a squamous cell carcinoma of the breast could also develop from a complicated breast cyst or abscess. Therefore, pathological examination of these apparent benign abnormalities is mandatory.
