Fungating Breast Wound: A Rare Manifestation of Primary Breast Leiomyosarcoma
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Surgical Procedures and Methodology for a Preclinical Murine Model of De Novo Mammary Cancer Metastasis
Published on: July 29, 2017
Catarina Osório1, Egon F Rodrigues1, Mariana Santos1
1General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga, Santa Maria da Feira, PRT.
Abstract:
Leiomyosarcomas are the least frequent primary breast sarcomas, making it an extraordinarily rare malignancy. The clinical manifestation of this entity as a fungating breast wound is, on its own, highly unusual in developed nations, mainly due to the improvement of worldwide screening programs and easier access to health care. Management of this breast wound remains challenging, and an accurate histopathological diagnosis is essential for a proper treatment plan. Thus, we present this rare case of metastatic breast leiomyosarcoma to contribute to the scarce literature regarding this disease.

