Infarctions in fibroadenomas of the breast during pregnancy--a case report and a review of the literature
Ohwada, S.; Kurihara, T.; Ogiwara, H.; Yokota, T.; Teshigawara, O.; Ishii, H.; Joshita, T.; Honma, M.; Fujii, T.; Kawai, T.
Gan no Rinsho. Japan Journal of Cancer Clinics 36(2): 181-186
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-4949 PMID: 2308210 Document Number: 366330
Described is a case of infarctions in fibroadenomas of the breast that occurred during pregnancy, with a review of the pertinent literature and a brief discussion on the difficulty of achieving a cytologic diagnosis. A 24-year-old female presented tender lumps that increased in size in her breast during the 7 months of her pregnancy. A subsequent cytologic examination revealed many typical cells with clustered nude nuclei. The cytologic diagnosis indicated a Group V, poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma. Following delivery of her infant, the lumps were excised. Microscopic examination revealed extensive infarcted fibroadenomas with lactational changes.