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Axillary chest wall solid-papillary carcinoma: A case report on presentation and management
Harper E Niver1, Priscilla Strom1
1Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA, USA.
Rare Tumors
|February 10, 2023
Summary
Papillary breast carcinomas are rare and difficult to diagnose. This case highlights an aggressive, invasive solid-papillary carcinoma presentation requiring specific treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Papillary breast carcinomas are rare (<1% of breast cancers) and pose diagnostic challenges, particularly in small biopsies.
- Solid-papillary carcinoma, a subtype, typically affects elderly females with a favorable in-situ prognosis.
Observation:
- This report details an unusual case of invasive solid-papillary carcinoma.
- The tumor was discovered in the axillary chest wall post-mastectomy for ductal carcinoma in situ.
Findings:
- The invasive solid-papillary carcinoma presented uniquely and aggressively.
- Treatment strategies for this specific presentation were employed.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of rare breast cancer subtypes is crucial to avoid overtreatment.
- Understanding aggressive presentations of solid-papillary carcinoma informs clinical management and treatment planning.
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