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BioMed Central, World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 1(6), 2008

DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-6-135

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Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast: a case report

Journal article published in 2008 by Im M. Vora, Roberto Murialdo, Aa A. Pandit, Yuri Musizzano ORCID, Bv V. Mittal, Davide Boy, Lucia Tixi, Elvira R. Flikweert, Federica Murelli, Mans Hofstee, Alberto Ballestrero, Mike Sl L. Liem
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Abstract 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.