Invasive lobular carcinoma in a breast hamartoma

Breast J. 2003 May-Jun;9(3):246-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4741.2003.09313.x.

Abstract

Hamartomas are uncommon benign breast neoplasms. We report the first case, to our knowledge, of invasive lobular carcinoma arising in a breast hamartoma. This case illustrates the importance of careful interpretation of the clinical and mammographic findings. A more aggressive approach toward the management of breast hamartomas is not justified when clinical and mammographic findings are consistent with classic hamartomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis*
  • Hamartoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hamartoma / pathology
  • Hamartoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
  • Radiography