Low-grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Breast: a Review with Focus on Imaging and Management

Overview

Journal Acta Radiol Open

Specialty Radiology

Date 2021 May 21

PMID 34017612

Citations 3

Authors

Giovanna Romanucci

Sara Mercogliano

Elisabetta Carucci

Maria Lunardi

Andrea Caneva

Chiara Benassuti

Andrea Quaglia

Francesca Fornasa

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Abstract

Low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma is a less frequent variant of metaplastic breast carcinoma, incidentally detected during screening and has an age distribution similar to other breast carcinomas. It shares characteristics with both benign and malignant carcinomas: its mammographic and sonographic features are therefore nonspecific. Breast conserving surgery with adjuvant radiation therapy is currently the preferred therapeutic approach. The aim of this review is to describe the imaging and clinical features of low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma for appropriate identification and diagnosis. The associated pitfalls, histopathologic and epidemiologic factors, natural course, and management of low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma are also discussed.

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