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. 2014 Jun;5(2):152-4.
doi: 10.1007/s13193-014-0310-y. Epub 2014 Apr 18.

Pleomorphic adenoma of breast-a case report and review of literature

Nitin Leekha  1 , Madhu Muralee  1 , Anitha Mathews  2 , T R Preethi  2 , M Iqbal Ahamed  1
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Pleomorphic adenoma of breast-a case report and review of literature

Nitin Leekha et al. Indian J Surg Oncol. 2014 Jun.

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a rare benign tumour of the breast. However inadequate surgery of this tumour, which is notorious for its pseudopod like extension into adjacent tissue, results in recurrence. We report a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the breast that has been excised at a local hospital and then referred to a tertiary care hospital for definite management. The diagnostic dilemmas and optimal management, of such cases where dependable pathology report and details of primary surgery are often not available, are discussed.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Pleomorphic adenoma.

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Tumor cells in glandular pattern in a chondromyxoid stroma
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Glands showing inner epithelial and outer myoepithelial layer
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Outer myoepithelial cells showing nuclear positivity for p63
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