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Title: Fibrosarcoma mimicking breast fibromatosis. Author: Payan HM, England DM. Journal: Am J Med Genet Suppl; 1987; 3():257-62. PubMed ID: 3130861. Abstract: Fewer than 1% of malignant breast tumors are sarcomas. Lack of correlation between the biologic behavior and histopathologic appearance of these tumors has been reported. A well-differentiated fibrosarcoma could be mistaken for breast fibromatosis, which may be a familial trait and may occur in Gardner syndrome. Forty-three cases of mammary fibromatosis have been reported. Most authors are concerned with misdiagnosis of breast fibromatosis as a malignant lesion leading to unnecessary mastectomy. However, the result can be disastrous when a well-differentiated fibrosarcoma is diagnosed as fibromatosis and the patient develops lung metastases.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]