METAPLASTIC BREAST CANCER: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW
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Metaplastic Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the breast is a rare subtype, accounting for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases. It is characterized by spindle-shaped tumor cells, which can resemble sarcomas or benign lesions, making accurate diagnosis challenging. Its prognosis remains poor, with a high rate of local recurrence and distant metastasis. This study aims to describe a case of spindle cell carcinoma of the breast. We report a case of a 21-year-old female patient presented with a painless, mobile mass in her right breast. Clinical investigations and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of spindle cell carcinoma. The patient underwent a total mastectomy along with axillary lymph node dissection, followed by adjuvant chemoradiotherapy and radiation therapy. After one year of follow-up, no signs of recurrence or metastasis have been detected.
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Metaplastic breast cancer, spindle cell carcinoma
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