Lipid-Rich Carcinoma of the Breast With Unusual Clinical and Histopathological Features

Lipid-rich carcinoma of the breast is a rare form of invasive breast carcinoma of special type. Most cases are grade 3, hormone receptor negative, and associated with aggressive clinical behavior. We report an unusual case of lipid-rich carcinoma with morphological and immunophenotypical features di...

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Published in:International journal of surgical pathology 2016-09, Vol.24 (6), p.538-542
Main Authors: Gaspar, Balan Louis, Kumar, Mukin, Gupta, Rahul, Garg, Rashi, Singh, Rajinder, Vasishta, Rakesh Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomarkers, Tumor - analysis
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Carcinoma - pathology
Female
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Lipids
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - pathology
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Summary:Lipid-rich carcinoma of the breast is a rare form of invasive breast carcinoma of special type. Most cases are grade 3, hormone receptor negative, and associated with aggressive clinical behavior. We report an unusual case of lipid-rich carcinoma with morphological and immunophenotypical features different from those of cases reported so far in the literature. The index case underscores the fact that there is no consensus with regard to the exact nature of this tumor. Hence, larger studies are needed to draw meaningful conclusions.
ISSN:1066-8969
1940-2465
DOI:10.1177/1066896916633849