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Biphasic sarcomatoid carcinoma or carcinosarcoma of the breast: prognosis and therapy

  • J. Cornette1
  • W. A. A. Tjalma1,*,
  • P. Buytaert1

1Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium

DOI: 10.12892/ejgo200505514 Vol.26,Issue 5,September 2005 pp.514-516

Published: 10 September 2005

*Corresponding Author(s): W. A. A. Tjalma E-mail:

Abstract

Biphasic sarcomatoid carcinoma of the breast represents only 0.2% of all breast cancer. Due to its rarity and repetitive reclassifications little is known about optimal treatment modalities. These tumours form a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The present report describes our experience with a case of biphasic sarcomatoid carcinoma of the breast and a review of the relevant literature is discussed.

Keywords

Biphasic sarcomatoid carcinoma; Carcinosarcoma; Breast cancer; Prognosis; Treatment

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J. Cornette,W. A. A. Tjalma,P. Buytaert. Biphasic sarcomatoid carcinoma or carcinosarcoma of the breast: prognosis and therapy. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2005. 26(5);514-516.

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