Primary Liposarcoma of Breast Masquerading as Carcinoma on Cytology Smears
Abstract
Primary liposarcoma of the breast, a rare tumour, can be missed on cytology at times. However, the presence of certain morphological cues can point towards the diagnosis. Our report presents an unusual case of a 70 year-old female presented with a painful lump in her left breast for 2 years in the Surgery Outpatient Department. There was no significant past, personal, family history or history of any other medical illness. On examination, the lump was in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast measuring 2 cm in diameter, firm in consistency, mobile and tender. The case was finally concluded to be stromal sarcoma of the left breast, possibly liposarcoma and immunohistochemistry of S 100 was advised. Unfortunately, in the present case, the immunohistochemistry was not done. We present the cytological, histopathological diagnosis.
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