[Spindle cell sarcoma of the female breast]

Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 1989 Apr;49(4):396-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1026608.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Malignant mesenchymal breast tumors are extremely rare. Without cystosarcoma phylloides, the frequency of primary sarcomas is 0.6% of all neoplasms of the breast. A case is reported of an adolescent girl, and the diagnostic features and treatment are discussed in correlation to the literature data. The pathogenesis of the sarcoma and the possible connection with Epstein-Barr viral infection is analysed. All treatment modalities with surgery, radiation therapy and systemic cytostatic application were carried out. Nevertheless, the patient developed twice a local recurrence. Then we started a high-dose Beta-Interferon treatment. Until today a total disease-free survival is established.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interferon Type I / therapeutic use
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / therapy
  • Sarcoma / pathology*
  • Sarcoma / therapy

Substances

  • Interferon Type I