Malignant melanoma of the breast: A case report and review of the literature

Marcus Tan; Allison Howard; Amy E. Cyr

doi:10.1700/1248.13804

Malignant melanoma of the breast: A case report and review of the literature

Marcus Tan, Allison Howard, Amy E. Cyr

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Abstract

Primary breast melanoma is a rare entity that on routine histology may be mistaken for triple-negative breast cancer. A high degree of clinical suspicion is necessary to make this diagnosis. This case report describes the presentation and treatment of primary breast melanoma.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e11-e13
Journal	Tumori
Volume	99
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1700/1248.13804
State	Published - Jan 2013

Keywords

Breast melanoma
Malignant melanoma
Metastatic disease to the breast

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