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An Atypical Presentation of Superficial Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Paolo Izzo
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Luciano Izzo
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Andrea Polistena
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Simone Sibio
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Massimo Codacci-Pisanelli
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Daniele Crocetti
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Raimondo Gabriele
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Claudia De Intinis
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Sara Izzo
Version 1 : Received: 30 June 2023 / Approved: 30 June 2023 / Online: 3 July 2023 (02:21:33 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 3 August 2023 / Approved: 4 August 2023 / Online: 7 August 2023 (02:30:15 CEST)

How to cite: Izzo, P.; Izzo, L.; Polistena, A.; Sibio, S.; Codacci-Pisanelli, M.; Crocetti, D.; Gabriele, R.; De Intinis, C.; Izzo, S. An Atypical Presentation of Superficial Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Preprints 2023, 2023062240. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.2240.v2 Izzo, P.; Izzo, L.; Polistena, A.; Sibio, S.; Codacci-Pisanelli, M.; Crocetti, D.; Gabriele, R.; De Intinis, C.; Izzo, S. An Atypical Presentation of Superficial Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Preprints 2023, 2023062240. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.2240.v2

Abstract

(1) Background: Retroareolar breast tumors are common, but they rarely progress to malignancy. This report presents a case of a 41-years-old woman with a superficial breast tumor, emphasizing the significance of considering a wide range of options when evaluating breast lumps. (2) Methods: The patient presented with a steadily growing, ulcerating superficial tumor in her left breast. To determine the nature of the tumor, a diagnostic assessment was conducted, which included a positron emission tomography (PET) scan and histological analysis. (3) Results: The diagnostic assessment confirmed the presence of a malignant Grade II superficial infiltrating ductal carcinoma. Following the diagnosis, the patient underwent a modified radical mastectomy under general anesthesia. Subsequently, she received four cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy, followed by taxol administrations. (5) Conclusions: This case report underscores the importance of conducting a thorough examination and maintaining a high index of suspicion for breast tumors. By documenting this case, the report contributes to the existing knowledge on various manifestations of breast cancer and highlights the necessity of early identification and aggressive treatment. This knowledge can be applied to identify and manage similar cases in the future, leading to improved patient outcomes.

Keywords

retroareolar breast tumor; modified radical mastectomy; case report; triple negative breast cancer (TNBC); chemotherapy; superficial infiltrating breast carcinoma; taxol

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Oncology and Oncogenics

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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