Spindle Cell Carcinoma - A Rare Variant of Metaplastic Carcinoma of Breast; A Case Report with Review of Literature

Nanda Patil, Suresh Bhosale, Devika Borade

Abstract: Metaplastic carcinoma comprises of a rare and heterogenous group of breast cancers characterised by differentiation of neoplastic epithelium into squamous cells and/or mesenchymal looking elements. Spindle cell carcinoma is a rare variant of metaplastic carcinoma which shows predominantly spindle cells. It has a poor prognosis with a high rate of local recurrence and distant metastasis. We present a rare case of spindle cell carcinoma of the breast in a 65 year old female patient to highlight its rare occurrence and challenging diagnosis as well as poor outcome.

Keywords: Breast cancer, Immunohistochemistry, Metaplastic carcinoma, Spindle cell carcinoma

How to Cite?: Nanda Patil, Suresh Bhosale, Devika Borade, "Spindle Cell Carcinoma - A Rare Variant of Metaplastic Carcinoma of Breast; A Case Report with Review of Literature", Volume 12 Issue 1, January 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1039-1042, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23125180230, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23125180230