Myoid Hamartoma of the Breast: A Case Report
10.14449/jbd.2020.8.2.129
- Author:
Nah Ihm KIM
1
;
Min Ho PARK
;
Ji Shin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
- Publication Type:3
- From:
Journal of Breast Disease
2020;8(2):129-133
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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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.
