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Amyloidosis of the Breast: Three Different and Unusual Presentations of a Rare Entity.
Pathobiology : journal of immunopathology, molecular and cellular biology - 1 Jan 2015
Herrero Laura, Naranjo-Hans Dolores, Solé Manel, Santamaría Gorane, Bargalló Xavier, Velasco Martín, Fernández Pedro Luis
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Amyloidosis involving the breast is a rare finding and it may present as a solitary mass called 'amyloid tumor'. According to the largest case series, the amyloid deposits are usually of the AL type (commonly x03BA; light chain). METHODS: We report 3 cases diagnosed at our institution in the period from 2000 to 2015. Radiological, histological and immunohistochemical studies were performed. RESULTS...
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