Primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast: case report and review of the literature
2006
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Breast: Case Report and Literature Review
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Muslimani Alaa A, Ahluwalia Manmeet S, Clark Christopher T, Daw Hamed A
Primary Institution: Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System
Hypothesis
What is the optimal management for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast?
Conclusion
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast has a favorable prognosis and is typically managed with mastectomy.
Supporting Evidence
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma accounts for only 0.1% of all breast cancers.
- It typically presents as a painful breast mass.
- Most patients with this type of cancer have a favorable prognosis.
- Lymph node involvement and distant metastases are uncommon.
- Initial imaging tests may not always detect the tumor.
Takeaway
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare type of breast cancer that usually shows up as a painful lump, and it can often be treated successfully with surgery.
Methodology
Case report and literature review.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report and lacks extensive clinical trial data.
Participant Demographics
A 71-year-old single female.
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