Tubulo- lobular carcinoma: a rare mixed invasive carcinoma of breast

Authors

  • V. Sri Lakshmi Priya Department of Pathology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Priavadhana Rajan Prasaad Department of Pathology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172496

Keywords:

Apocrine changes, Lobular carcinoma, Tubular carcinoma

Abstract

Tubulo-lobular carcinoma is a rare variant of invasive carcinoma of breast, exhibiting the features of both tubular and lobular component. It accounts for about 1% of mammary carcinomas. Study report a case of 39-year-old female with lump in the left breast for 6 months. Histopathologically it was diagnosed as tubulo-lobular carcinoma of breast. Hence histopathology plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment of mammary carcinomas.

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Published

2017-05-27

How to Cite

Priya, V. S. L., & Prasaad, P. R. (2017). Tubulo- lobular carcinoma: a rare mixed invasive carcinoma of breast. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 5(6), 2818–2820. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172496

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Case Reports