Low-Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Breast Masquerading as a Fibroepithelial Lesion on Core Biopsy: A Challenging Case

Natthawadee Laokulrath, Esther Chuwa, Mihir Gudi, Puay Hoon Tan

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Abstract

Introduction: Diagnosing low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma (LGASC) presents significant challenges due to its subtle morphology, variable immunohistochemical expression, and resemblance to benign lesions like radial scar and complex sclerosing lesions. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 53-year-old woman with a subareolar mass initially thought to be a fibroepithelial neoplasm on core biopsy. Subsequent wide excision revealed LGASC with oestrogen receptor expression (weak to moderate intensity, 40% of tumour cells). Conclusion: These findings, rarely reported, highlight the difficulty of diagnosing LGASC on small tissue samples.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)455-462
Number of pages8
JournalPathobiology
Volume91
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2024
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Breast cancer
  • Core biopsy
  • ER positivity
  • Frozen section
  • Low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma

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