Pure Mucinous Carcinoma of the Breast: A review of current literature regarding diagnostic performance and genomic testing

Shima Mousavi, Rodolfo Laucirica

Abstract


Pure mucinous carcinoma, is a rare form of breast cancer with favorable prognosis. Pre-operative diagnosis and correct sub-classification are important first steps for appropriate clinical management of this disease. Knowledge of the cytologic features, diagnostic pitfalls, and potential mimics of PMC, need to be considered when evaluating pathologic material from this variant of breast cancer.  Genomic profiling may help to identify a variety of known and emerging therapeutic targets which can potentially improve survival, especially in the metastatic setting.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18103/imr.v3i6.454

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