Abstract
Solid Papillary Carcinoma (SPC) is a rare sub-type of breast cancer essentially observed in postmenopausal women, accounting for less than one percent of all breast malignancies. It usually presents as a palpable mass or bloody nipple discharge. We report a case of a forty one year old pre-menopausal female presenting with a long-standing lump in the retro-areolar region of the breast. Imaging and biopsy initially suggested invasive ductal carcinoma. The diagnosis of SPC was confirmed with histopathology post modified radical mastectomy. The patient received adjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy and is currently on Tamoxifen. At twelve months follow-up she remains disease free. This case highlights an uncommon presentation of SPC in a pre-menopausal woman and the importance of a panoptic approach in managing SPC with an emphasis on the need to optimize treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes.
Keywords
Solid papillary carcinoma, Rare breast tumor, Pre-menopausal breast cancer, Rare presentation