Case report of cytological findings of secretory carcinoma of breast in a 12-year-old girl

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Case Report

Author Details : Itisha Dhiman*, Chetna Jain

Volume : 11, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 440-442

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpo.2024.093

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Abstract

Secretory carcinoma of breast (SCB) is a rare form of breast cancer. It is the most commonly seen in children as primary breast cancer. It is seen more commonly in women as compared to men. These tumours were initially seen in children. Many studies have shown that these cancers can occur in adults as well. In this case report, a young (12) year old female patient presented with left sided breast lump. Patient was referred for ultrasound which revealed a benign well circumscribed lesion.Patient was referred from surgical OPD to department of pathology where she underwent fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Based on cytological findings a provisional diagnosis of secretory carcinoma was made which was confirmed on histopathology. Despite having lower incidence rates these malignant neoplasms should be kept as an important differential in young patients.
 

Keywords: Secretory carcinoma cytology, Breast lump, Young patient, Histopathology.

How to cite : Dhiman I, Jain C, Case report of cytological findings of secretory carcinoma of breast in a 12-year-old girl. Indian J Pathol Oncol 2024;11(4):440-442

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