A young woman 28 year-old with a left breast lump.
Mammography noted a left breast mass at 7 0' clock on a breast type D. BI-RADS 4.
Ultrasound detected a #20×14 mm left breast speculated tumor, far from nipple 3 cm. BI-RADS 4a.
Mammothermography
MRI confirmed a 23×20 mm left breast tumor captured strongly CE. BI-RADS 5. Axillary nodes inflammatory form.
Biopsy results was mucinous breast carcinoma invasive.
Microscopic specimen post-op was mucinous breast carcinoma invasive.
Young woman with a rare breast tumor.
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Continuing Education Activity
Mucinous carcinoma of the breast is a relatively rare subtype of breast cancer accounting for about 2% of all breast carcinomas. According to the latest WHO classification of tumors of the breast, mucinous carcinoma is classified as a special type of breast cancer. This activity describes the pathophysiology, etiology, and presentation of mucinous breast cancer and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in its management.
Objectives:
- Outline the pathophysiology of mucinous breast cancer.
- Describe the evaluation of a patient with mucinous breast cancer.
- Summarize the treatment options for mucinous breast cancer.
- Review the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by mucinous breast cancer.
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