Article type :
Case Report
Author :
Syeda Iqra Usman, Ankita Prashar, Veena Maheshwari, Murad Ahmed, Syeda Iqra Usman, Ankita Parashar, Veena Maheshwari, Murad Ahmed, Syeda Iqra Usman, Ankita Parashar, Veena Maheshwari, Murad Ahmed, Syeda Iqra Usman, Ankita Parashar, Veena Maheshwari, Murad Ahmed
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Abstract :
Retiform hemangioendothelioma is a very rare vascular endothelial tumor which belongs to rarely metastasizing subgroup of intermediate category. It commonly affects children and young adults and involve skin and subcutaneous tissue of lower extremities. Here we describe a case of 52years female who presented with lump in left breast for 2 years in upper inner quadrant. Her biopsy was in favour of malignancy for which mastectomy was done but finally she was diagnosed with retiform hemangioendothelioma of left breast which is an extremely rare site for this tumor to occur.
Keyword :
Breast, Mastectomy, Retiform hemangioendothelioma, Vascular endothelial tumor.