Pleomorphic adenoma of the breast. Case report

APMIS. 1991 Sep;99(9):866-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1991.tb01272.x.

Abstract

A clinicopathologic study of a pleomorphic adenoma of the breast is presented and attention is drawn to a previously unreported association with a cyst. Malignancy was strongly suspected in the light of radiologic features. Immunohistochemistry stresses the similarity between pleomorphic adenoma of salivary gland and breast. A common histogenesis of the two entities is also suggested. Ontogenetic links of both glands are mentioned.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / pathology*
  • Adenoma / surgery
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Cartilage / pathology
  • Epithelium / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans