J Breast Dis.  2020 Dec;8(2):129-133. 10.14449/jbd.2020.8.2.129.

Myoid Hamartoma of the Breast: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
  • 2Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea

Abstract

Breast hamartoma is a rare benign tumor that comprises lobular breast tissues with various admixtures of fibrous, fibrocystic, and adipose tissue. Hamartoma accounts for 0.7%-5.0% of all benign breast tumors. Myoid hamartoma is an extremely rare variant of mammary hamartoma characterized by the presence of smooth muscle component. Herein, we report a case of myoid hamartoma showing irregular margins and microcalcifications with a literature review.

Keyword

Breast; Histopathology; Myoid hamartoma
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