Granulocytic sarcoma of the breast: A case report

Huang,Xiao‑E; Li,Yu‑Jie; Zhou,Xiao‑Dong

doi:10.3892/ol.2015.3532

Granulocytic sarcoma of the breast: A case report

Authors:
- Xiao‑E Huang
- Yu‑Jie Li
- Xiao‑Dong Zhou
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Affiliations: Department of Surgical Oncology, Yuyao People's Hospital of Zhejiang, Yuyao, Zhejiang 315400, P.R. China
Published online on: July 24, 2015 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2015.3532
Pages: 2447-2449

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Abstract

Granulocytic sarcoma (GS) is an unusual type of tumor composed of immature cells outside the bone marrow. The disease exhibits a correlation with acute myeloid leukemia and other myeloproliferative disorders. Although it can invade a number of areas of the body, the involvement of the breast is uncommon. The present study reports the case of a 58‑year‑old female with a mildly tender lump in the left breast that had been apparent for one year. Available diagnostic techniques, including ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and mammography, were systematically used to determine a diagnosis of GS, and lumpectomy and systemic chemotherapy were performed. The patient was satisfied with the result of no local recurrence at the one year follow‑up examination. The present study discusses the clinical and pathological characteristics of the present case of GC.

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