Bilateral atrophic squirrhus of breast in neglected breast cancer: case report

Abstract

The atrophic squirrhus carcinoma is an advanced form of breast cancer, which is most often neglected by patients. These days it has become very rare. The bilaterality of this form is even more exceptional. We present a case of atrophic squirrhus breast cancer of a 58 years old woman, rural origin, which is particular for its bilaterality and rapid evolution causing the death after 22 months from the first abnormal functional sign.

Keywords

• atrophic squirrhus carcinoma
• bilateral breast cancer
• lymphoedema