Breast sarcoma.

Naveed Muzaffar; Mohammed Al Gari

Author(s)

Naveed Muzaffar Department of General Surgery, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Al Gari Department of General Surgery, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Breast sarcoma is a very rare mesenchymal tumour and accounts for about 0.5% of the total breast malignancies. We present the case of a 69 years old female who presented with a painful breast lump. The report highlights the pre-operative tests and the operative approach adopted for this patient. Surgical resection is recommended, although debate exists about the extent of surgery. Neo adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy has been advised in certain cases but their role is still not clear. Further work is needed to standardize the treatment.

Publication Details

Page(s) 285-286

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 23, Issue: 4, Year: 2013

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