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Case Reports
. 2011:2011:245832.
doi: 10.1155/2011/245832. Epub 2011 Jul 9.

Metastatic malignant melanoma mimicking benign breast cysts

Marius Lund-Iversen  1 , Olav Inge Håskjold, Hiep Phuc Dong, Aasmund Berner
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Case Reports

Metastatic malignant melanoma mimicking benign breast cysts

Marius Lund-Iversen et al. Case Rep Med. 2011.

Abstract

Benign cysts are one of the most common mass-occupying lesions of the breast and are often investigated with triple diagnostic trial (clinical examination, radiology, and cytology). Malignant melanoma is one of medicine's imitators, and metastatic disease can mimic cysts. Thorough investigation of any breast mass is essential to clarify its nature.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Hypoechoic lesion with demarcated margins and weak echo enhancement.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Smear dominated by large mononuclear cells with slightly condensed basophilic cytoplasm and enlarged nucleoli.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Mononuclear cells positive for Melan-A, consistent with metastatic cells.
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