A rare case of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast mimicking a breast cyst: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20252300Keywords:
Intra-cystic breast carcinoma, Complex cystic breast lesion, BIRADS III lesion, Aspiration cytology, Frozen section diagnosis, Modified radical mastectomyAbstract
Breast carcinoma is the most prevalent cancer among women, ranking as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths and the primary cause of cancer mortality in women aged 40 to 44. Although cystic breast disease is the most common reason for benign breast lumps, intracystic breast cancers are uncommon. Intracystic breast carcinoma (IBC) is sporadic, with some studies reporting it makes up less than 0.1% of all breast malignancies. This report details the case of a postmenopausal woman diagnosed with a large cystic breast carcinoma, highlighting notable radiologic and cytopathologic findings with a review of relevant literature.
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