A rare case report of breast sarcoma and synchronous thymoma in a 60-year-old woman

Marina Balbino, MD; Federica Masino, MD; Daniela Erriquez, MD; Francesca Anna Carpagnano, MD; Manuela Montatore, MD; Giacomo Fascia, MD; Alessio Sciacqua, MD; Giuseppe Guglielmi, MD

Radiology Case Reports (Aug 2024)

A rare case report of breast sarcoma and synchronous thymoma in a 60-year-old woman

Marina Balbino, MD,
Federica Masino, MD,
Daniela Erriquez, MD,
Francesca Anna Carpagnano, MD,
Manuela Montatore, MD,
Giacomo Fascia, MD,
Alessio Sciacqua, MD,
Giuseppe Guglielmi, MD

Affiliations

Marina Balbino, MD: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy
Federica Masino, MD: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy
Daniela Erriquez, MD: Breast Unit, “Dimiccoli” Hospital, Viale Ippocrate 15, 70051, Barletta (BT), Italy
Francesca Anna Carpagnano, MD: Breast Unit, “Dimiccoli” Hospital, Viale Ippocrate 15, 70051, Barletta (BT), Italy
Manuela Montatore, MD: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy
Giacomo Fascia, MD: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy
Alessio Sciacqua, MD: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy
Giuseppe Guglielmi, MD: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy; Radiology Unit, “Dimiccoli” Hospital, Viale Ippocrate 15, 70051, Barletta (BT), Italy; Radiology Unit, “IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” Hospital, Viale Cappuccini 1, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy; Corresponding author.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 19, no. 8
pp. 3216 – 3221

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This case report aims to describe the clinical presentation, imaging findings, histopathological features and therapeutic approach of a patient diagnosed with coexisting breast sarcoma and thymoma. A 64-year-old woman presented with a palpable lump in her left breast, and subsequent imaging studies (ultrasound, mammography, and MRI) revealed breast sarcoma, a rare and aggressive subtype of breast cancer. At the same time, the MRI revealed the presence of a thymoma. A multidisciplinary approach involving surgeon, breast specialist and oncologist is essential for optimal management and favorable outcomes in patients with this rare diagnosis.

Published in Radiology Case Reports

ISSN: 1930-0433 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
Website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/radiology-case-reports

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