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A Rare Case of High-Grade Spindle Cell Sarcoma of the Breast: A Case Report

Authors :
Zoaib Habib Tharwani
Zehra Habib
Yumna Ahmed
Samreena Ishrat
Abdulqadir J. Nashwan
Source :
Case Reports in Oncology, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 217-224 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Karger Publishers, 2024.

Abstract

Introduction: Spindle cell sarcomas are rare breast lesions which are difficult to diagnose due to resemblance with other breast lesions. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining are essential for diagnosis. Case Presentation: We present a rare case of a 15-year-old female presenting with high-grade rapidly progressive spindle cell sarcoma of the breast, differentiated as phyllodes tumor, with axillary lymph node involvement. Her lesion, on the left breast, measured 16.9 × 10.1 × 13.7 cm. Histology revealed malignant neoplasm arranged in sheets and individual neoplastic cells with an epithelioid to spindled morphology with scant cytoplasm and irregular nuclear membranes. Immunohistochemistry showed weakly positive focal CD-99, and negative WT-1, Myogenin, Desmin, p63, Cytokeratin, Synaptophysin, and CD-34 markers. She was successfully managed with modified radical mastectomy and discharged with regular follow-up advised. Conclusion: Spindle cell sarcomas have a very aggressive course and prompt diagnosis, and management is mandatory for better patient outcomes. Modified radical mastectomy is the mainstay of treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16626575
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Case Reports in Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.1d57453cd2749558adb96c607f2b721
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000536125