Choriocarcinoma of the breast; A case report and review of literatures

Abstract

Choriocarcinoma is an extremely rare pathology among breast malignancies. It is introduced by two distinct terms in the literatures: breast cancer with choriocarcinomatous features and metastatic choriocarcinoma to the breast. In this case report, the history, physical examination, laboratory findings, imaging studies, and pathological findings of breast choriocarcinoma in a 41-year-old woman are described and previous literatures about choriocarcinoma in the breast are reviewed.

Keywords

• Choriocarcinoma
• Breast
• Carcinoma
• Choriocarcinomatous
• Metastatic