Breast hamartoma: An underrecognized entity

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 5

Abstract

Hamartoma is a rare benign tumor of the breast. Pathologically, hamartomas are also labeled as lipofibroadenoma, fibroadenolipoma, or adenolipoma. This is due to a benign proliferation of the fibrous, glandular, and fatty component of the breast tissue surrounded by connective tissue capsule. Here, we report the case of a 60-year-old female patient who presented with a lump in the left breast for 4 months. Fine-needle aspiration cytology suggested the entity to be a benign cystic lesion. Lumpectomy was done and the cut surface showed cystic and solid areas. Histopathological examination revealed several irregular tissue fragments showing mammary glandular tissue with a prominent lobular arrangement, fibrous stroma, and fibroadipose tissue with the presence of papillary metaplasia at few places and confirmed it to be the hamartoma of the left breast.

Authors and Affiliations

Satish Deshmukh, Sushrut Fulare, Akshay Nagre, Sanjeev Chowksey

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Satish Deshmukh, Sushrut Fulare, Akshay Nagre, Sanjeev Chowksey (2018). Breast hamartoma: An underrecognized entity. Indian Journal of Case Reports, 4(5), 412-413. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-506386