Choriocarcinoma of the Breast; a Case Report and Review of Literatures



Hemati S¹ ; Esnaashari O² ; Mohajeri M³ ; Sarvizadeh M⁴
Source: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Published:2011

Abstract

Choriocarcinoma is an extremely rare pathology among breast malignancies. It is introduced by two distinct terms in the literatures: breast cancer with choriocarcinomatous features and metastatic choriocarcinoma to the breast. In this case report, the history, physical examination, laboratory findings, imaging studies, and pathological findings of breast choriocarcinoma in a 41-year-old woman are described and previous literatures about choriocarcinoma in the breast are reviewed.