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Trichoblastoma and breast carcinoma as metachronous primary tumors: Case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: The occurrence of more than one tumor originating from the same or different organs is the definition of multiple primary tumors. According to the time of diagnosis, these tumors are classified into two types: metachronous and synchronous tumors. Trichoblastoma is a rare benign skin tumor that is rarely involved in multiple primary tumors, especially in patients with breast cancer. CASE PRESENTATION: A 60-year-old male with left breast and lateral chest wall masses. Lastly, he has been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast and chest wall trichoblastoma as metachronous primary tumors with no significant genetic background. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: With the development in the medical field, such tumors are being encountered more. Some authors suggest a relationship between these tumors and genetic mutations. Although rare trichoblastomas can be transformed into malignant tumors and get metastasized. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis and management of primary tumors can be challenging in some cases. Researchers should focus on further exploration of the genetic bases and risk factors of such tumors.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110166

Authors: Ahmed A. Almass, Dhuha N. Boumarah, Zhara Al-Ali, Alaa A. Salim, Ahlam A. Dohal, Mohammed Al Duhileb

Institutions: King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahad Specialist Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800