Pleomorphic adenoma of the breast with cytologic atypia on cytopathology: A potential diagnostic pitfall and literature review

Pleomorphic adenoma of the salivary gland is a well‐established and recognized diagnosis; however, pleomorphic adenomas of the breast are rare and can be difficult to diagnose on cytology or intraoperatively. We report a case that was misdiagnosed on a fine needle aspiration and frozen section. The...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Diagnostic cytopathology 2022-05, Vol.50 (5), p.265-269
Main Authors: Boac, Bernadette M., Centeno, Barbara A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoma, Pleomorphic - diagnosis
Adenoma, Pleomorphic - pathology
Biopsy, Fine-Needle
breast
Cytodiagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
fine needle aspiration
Humans
pleomorphic adenoma
salivary gland anlagen
Salivary Gland Neoplasms - diagnosis
Salivary Gland Neoplasms - pathology
Salivary Glands - pathology
Tumors
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Pleomorphic adenoma of the salivary gland is a well‐established and recognized diagnosis; however, pleomorphic adenomas of the breast are rare and can be difficult to diagnose on cytology or intraoperatively. We report a case that was misdiagnosed on a fine needle aspiration and frozen section. The pitfalls, differential diagnoses, and current management are discussed.
ISSN:8755-1039
1097-0339
DOI:10.1002/dc.24933