A rare case of persistent large cystic breast tumor mimicking as malignant cystic breast cancer

Breast cyst, especially galactocele is usually benign. Needle aspiration or surgical removal are both diagnostic and therapeutic. Mastectomy is not necessary even if the whole breast is affected, but surgeons need to be vigilant. We describe a rare case of persistent and large breast cyst.

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Published in:Journal of cancer research and therapeutics 2022-10, Vol.18 (6), p.1804-1807
Main Authors: Teh, Mei-Sze, Teoh, Li-Ying, See, Mee-Hoong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Care and treatment
Case reports
Case studies
Diagnosis
Tumors
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Summary:Breast cyst, especially galactocele is usually benign. Needle aspiration or surgical removal are both diagnostic and therapeutic. Mastectomy is not necessary even if the whole breast is affected, but surgeons need to be vigilant. We describe a rare case of persistent and large breast cyst.
ISSN:0973-1482
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DOI:10.4103/jcrt.JCRT_631_20