Fibroadenoma - A Benign Breast Tumor

Benign Breast
Tumors
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DR. MAHMOUD AL-BALAS
CONSULTANT BREAST ONCOPLASTIC, RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY 
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SURGERY – HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY
Introduction
Fibroadenoma
Intraductal Papilloma
Lipoma
Hamartoma
Granular Cell Tumor
Radial Scar
Gynecomastia
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Fibroadenoma
Benign Tumor
Incidence: 8-10% (1955) BUT recent studies estimate it as high as 25%
in Asymptomatic Women.
Any age; mainly 20-30 yrs. Old
Composed of epithelial and stromal elements.
Arise form TDLU
Might arise from bcl-2 positive mesenchymal cells similar to solitary fibrous
tumors.
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Fibroadenoma
Pathogenesis
Unknown
Hormonal stimulation (increased estrogen sensitivity, OCP in young
age)
EBV in immunosuppressed women
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Fibroadenoma
Clinical Presentation:
Most are asymptomatic
If symptomatic:
Firm, movable mass.
Painless BUT may be associated with discomfort when large or in
pressure area (i.e. wire of female brassiere)
Multiple, bilateral in 20% of cases
Medical attention ? Pain – Rapid growth – Cosmetic effect – Fear
of malignancy
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Fibroadenoma
Radiologic Findings:
Ultrasound:
Usually the first radiologic modality of diagnosis.
Round, oval, or lobular well circumscribed hypoechoic mass.
Mammogram:
Female > 35 years old
Personal or Family history of BC.
Clinically suspicious lesion
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Fibroadenoma
Pathologic Classification
Size:
< 5 cm
> or equal 5 cm (Giant fibroadenoma or Juvenile giant fibroadenoma in young age)
Microscopic architecture of ductal elements:
Pericanalicular.
Intracanalicular.
Simple Vs. Complex (i.e. with hyperplasia, metaplasia or sclerosing adenosis)
Rare types:
Tubular (pure) adenoma 
 prominent adenosis with very little stroma
Lactational adenoma 
 lactational changes in secretory glands in fibroadenoma of
pregnant or breast feeding women.
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Fibroadenoma
Management
:
Follow up if 
 < 2.5 cm , low growth, no personal or family history of BC
Excision
High growth rate
Fibroepithelial lesion
Complex lesions (i.e. may have slightly higher risk for BC)
Patient desire, pain, cosmetics
Older women
FH of BC
Surgical excision vs. US-Guided vacuum-assisted biopsy device (i.e. ling term
data for recurrence not yet available)
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Breast
Mass
Physical
Examination
Ultrasound
FNA / CNB
Compatible with FA
Excise
FU Q6
months
Until age 35
FU until complete
regression
Age 35
Yes
NO
Enlarged
Regression
No
change
Management of Fibroadenoma in women younger than 35 years
old
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Breast
Mass
Physical
Examination
Ultrasound
Mammography
FNA / CNB
Compatible with FA
Excise
FU 6-12
months
Routine follow up
Incomplete
regression
Yes
NO
Enlarged
Complete
regression
Management of Fibroadenoma in women older than 35 years old
Intraductal Papilloma
Benign rare neoplasms.
Incidence 2-3% of population.
Usually age 30-55
Develop within the mammary duct
Typically small (few mm) and may grow to several centimeters.
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Pathology
Composed of breast epithelium supported by underlying stroma
and a branching fibrovascular core.
May be associated with ductal epithelial hyperplasia, ADH or DCIS.
Atypical features associated with Intraductal papilloma carry higher
risk of malignancy.
Upgrading rate for CIS or IC was variable reported 0-29%
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Intraductal Papilloma
Classification:
Solitary or Multiple ( papillomatosis)
Central (subareolar) or peripheral.
Clinical presentation:
Central:
Spontaneous nipple discharge, serous, greenish or bloody (30%)
Mass (rare)
Peripheral:
More frequently are asymptomatic
Incidentally discovered on imaging studies.
Higher association with malignancy (specially when multiple and Atypia is found)
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Intraductal Papilloma
Imaging
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Intraductal Papilloma
Treatment
:
Surgical excision
Low risk lesions for upgrading:
No microcalcifications
Absence of atypia
Microscopic size lesions
Sufficient amount of tissue on core biopsy.
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Lipoma
Most common soft tissue tumor of the body (2.1/1000).
Benign tumors of bland appearing adipose tissue.
Reported in every area of the body.
Breast Lipoma incidence is unknown (Lanng, 2004 ~ 4.6%)
Reported in Males & Females.
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Lipoma
Clinical Presentation:
Painless, semi-firm, mobile mass, well circumscribed, variable in size.
Giant lipoma if at lest 10 cm.
Work-up
:
Triple Assessment
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Lipoma
Radiologic findings:
Mammogram
:
A mass with a density similar  to normal surrounding breast.
Very thin surrounding capsule.
Benign appearing microcalcifications within the mass (i.e. may represent fat
necrosis)
Ultrasound
:
Isoechoic / hyperechoic mass
Thin echogenic capsule
No posterior acoustic shadow
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Lipoma
Pathology
:
Gross 
 smooth, fatty mass, encapsulated +/- lobulations
Histologically 
 mature adipocytes with capsule.
Management:
Observation
Liposuction for small lipomas
Surgical excision
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Hamartoma
Definition
:
Rare  breast tumors of breast tissue with stromal tissue and fat without
structural organization.
First described as mastoma (Prym, 1928)
Females and Males.
Incidence is unknown
Reported among young as well as elderly.
Clinical Presentation:
Asymptomatic – well circumscribed – mobile – soft – non tender
mass.
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Hamartoma
Radiology
Difficult to distinguish from other benign breast lesions.
Mammogram
~ Breast-in-Breast pattern (similar density to surroundings)
Architectural distortion
Asymmetric mass with mixed densities and pseudocapsule
Well circumscribe nodule
Ultrasound
Hypoechoic homogenous mass with distinct borders
No acoustic shadow
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Hamartoma
Pathology
Gross Appearance:
Smooth, lobulated
mass
Variable amount of fat
and fibrous tissue on
cross sectioning.
Associated pathological
changes:
Apocrine metaplasia
Usual papillary
hyperplasia
Stromal hyperplasia
Cysts
Adenosis
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Hamartoma
Management
FNA has little role in precise diagnosis
Complete surgical excision is curative
No need to obtain margins beyond hamartoma
Recurrence is rare; due to incomplete excision
Pure forms are not associated with increased risk of breast cancer
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Granular Cell Tumor
Rare , Benign
Occur in both Men and Women
Age range 19-70 years (i.e. most frequent in 40 – 50 years)
Neural origin (i.e. Schwann cells)
First descried by Arbiskosov in 1926 as a Tongue mass tumor.
Can arise in any organ in the body (i.e. Skin, Oral cavity, Digestive tract)
5-8% of GCTs occur in breast.
Most commonly observed in African American women.
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GCTs
Clinical Presentation:
Any quadrant of the breast (i.e. mostly in medial aspect due to
their perineural origin along the path of supraclavicular nerve)
Can present as malignant mass
Hard – Non tender – Mobile mass
Rarely 
 Skin changes, nipple retraction, breast edema
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GCTs
Radiologic Findings 
 variable presentation (benign or malignant
features)
Mammogram
Smooth, rounded or lobulated Benign appearance
Speculated malignant appearance
US
Hypoechoic (homo-/heterogenous) with posterior acoustic shadow
Anechoic mass
MRI 
 also variable appearance (not specific for diagnosis)
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GCTs
Pathology
Gross appearance:
Variable size (few centimeters up to 6 cm)
Smooth surface
Occasionally lobulated and hard
Microscopic features (i.e. similar to 
Schwann
 cells)
Non encapsulated
Polygonal cells (in groups, sheets or nests)
Eosinophilic cytoplasm
Bland nuclei
Positive cytoplasmic and nuclear staining for S-100
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GCTs (Malignant variant)
Rare ; 1-2% of  all GCTs
Suggestive criteria
Size > 5cm
Areas of necrosis within the tumor
High mitotic activity
Nuclear pleomorphism
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GCTs
Management
Needle Biopsy establish the diagnosis
Local excision is recommended to exclude coexisting malignant
pathology
No increase risk for BC in future
Recurrence is very low even in close or positive margins
No role for radiotherapy or for chemotherapy
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Radial Scar
Benign breast lesion.
Unknown origin
Described by prof. Hamperl in 1975
Many other terms used to describe it (e.g. rosette-like lesion, proliferative
centers, borderline breast tumors, non-encapsulated sclerosing lesion, etc.)
Lesion characteristics:
Hyalinized sclerotic center containing abundant elastic and elastoid masses.
Lesions radiate into periphery and enclosing lobuli.
Lobuli reveal epithelial proliferation range from simple hyperplasia with epithelial
villi to other forms of rare true papilloma
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Radial Scar
Terms correspond to the pathological size:
Lesion with size < 9 mm 
 Radial Scar
Lesion size > 9 mm 
 Complex sclerosing adenosis
True prevalence is unknown (Asymptomatic)
Estimated incidence  from postmortem studies range between 7-
28%
Estimated detection rate with mammogram is 0.03-0.09%
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Radial Scar
Clinical Presentation
Frequently Asymptomatic; incidental mammographic finding
Painless firm breast mass (large lesions) … role out carcinoma (Triple
assessment)
Any site of the breast can be involved.
No chest wall fixation or skin involvement is reported.
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Radial Scar
Imaging
Mammogram (Tabar and Dean criteria); classical features
Architectural distortion with central lucency
Radiating long and thin spicules that vary in appearance on different projections.
Absence of microcalcifications
No clinically palpable mass
Not all present with above features; some may lack central lucency and
other may have microcalcifications
Mammographic resemblance to carcinoma necessitate the need for the
biopsy
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Radial Scar
US
1/3 of cases are not visible on US.
Hypoechoic mass or parenchymal distortion
No additional information that can differentiate from carcinoma.
MRI
Not all mammographic detected scars are visible on MRI.
Promising tool to differentiate from carcinoma.
High negative predictive value for high risk lesions including radial scars
specifically.
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Radial Scar
Gross Pathology
Gross 
 similar to carcinoma
Firm lesion – pale core – irregular edges –yellow streaks infiltrate adjacent
normal breast tissue.
Microcysts surrounding radial scars can be seen (not typical for
carcinoma)
Histology
Fibroelastotic core with entrapped ducts and radiating ducts and
lobules at varying degree of proliferation.
Calcification can be seen.
Associated lesion can be seen also (atypical lesions, LN, in-situ or
invasive carcinoma)
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Radial Scar
DDX
Postoperative changes
Fat necrosis
Carcinoma; specially 
Tubular
 carcinoma (the need for
immunohistochemical differentiation)
Note 
 the risk of develop subsequent carcinoma in patient with
previously diagnosed radial scar is controversial (from no risk to
increased risk theories)
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Radial Scars
Management
Surgical Excision
Due to possible presence of associated lesions or upstage to in-situ or
invasive carcinoma
Upstage rate 0-32%
Observation (a trend by some professionals)
Completely excised microscopic scars
No atypia
No enhancing MRI lesions
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Gynecomastia
Being male breast enlargement
Unilateral or bilateral
Painless or tender (secondary to glandular proliferation and fat deposition)
Psychological impact.
3 distinct peaks 
 High prevalence
Neonatal; observed in 75%
Adolescence; 4-69%
Old age; 55%
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Gynecomastia
Etiology / Pathophysiology
Imbalance of estrogen and androgen levels in male breast tissue
Male breast tissue has:
Estrogen receptors 
 mediate glandular proliferation
Androgen receptors 
 inhibit glandular proliferation
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Gynecomastia
Pathophysiology
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Gynecomastia
Neonatal gynecomastia:
Placental transfer of maternal estrogen into fetal circulation
Transient process
Resolve spontaneously
Adolescent gynecomastia:
Peak age 13 – 14
Peripheral aromatization of circulation androgen
Transient process; resolves with 1-3 years
8% of cases continue into adulthood
Reassurance and surveillance
Impact: psychological (embarrassment) and fear of malignancy
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Gynecomastia
Adult gynecomastia:
Idiopathic
Physiological
Also called senile gynecomastia
Due to decreased levels of circulating androgens either to decreased
production or increased peripheral conversion to estrogen
Medication related
Chronic diseases (liver failure, renal failure, testicular tumors,
adrenocortical tumors, pituitary adenoma, hypogonadism,
hyperthyroidism, obesity, ectopic hormone release, etc.)
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Gynecomastia
Clinical valuation and Workup
Clinical history and Physical
exam
Assessment of regional lymph
nodes
Distinguishing clinical feature is 
concentric enlargement
Frequently bilateral
Pseudogynecomastia
Excess fat deposition without
concomitant ductal proliferation
Soft bilaterally enlarged breast
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Gynecomastia
Alarming features
Unilateral
Eccentric growth pattern
Skin or nipple changes
Nipple discharge
lymphadenopathy
Family history of breast cancer
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Gynecomastia
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Gynecomastia
Pathology
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Gynecomastia
Management
Look for possible underlying cause.
Surgery
Mainstay of treatment in long standing cases
Subcutaneous mastectomy
Liposuction
Prophylaxis strategy in high risk patients (e.g. prostate cancer)
Radiotherapy
Tamoxifen ?! Not yet FDA approved
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The End
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Fibroadenomas are common benign breast tumors, with unknown pathogenesis but linked to hormonal factors. They typically present as painless, movable masses and are often diagnosed through ultrasound or mammogram. Management involves monitoring or surgical excision based on size, growth rate, patient factors, and desire for removal.

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  1. 1 Benign Breast Tumors DR. MAHMOUD AL-BALAS CONSULTANT BREAST ONCOPLASTIC, RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SURGERY HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY

  2. Introduction 2 Fibroadenoma Intraductal Papilloma Lipoma Hamartoma Granular Cell Tumor Radial Scar Gynecomastia

  3. Fibroadenoma 3 Benign Tumor Incidence: 8-10% (1955) BUT recent studies estimate it as high as 25% in Asymptomatic Women. Any age; mainly 20-30 yrs. Old Composed of epithelial and stromal elements. Arise form TDLU Might arise from bcl-2 positive mesenchymal cells similar to solitary fibrous tumors.

  4. Fibroadenoma 4 Pathogenesis Unknown Hormonal stimulation (increased estrogen sensitivity, OCP in young age) EBV in immunosuppressed women

  5. Fibroadenoma 5 Clinical Presentation: Most are asymptomatic If symptomatic: Firm, movable mass. Painless BUT may be associated with discomfort when large or in pressure area (i.e. wire of female brassiere) Multiple, bilateral in 20% of cases Medical attention ? Pain Rapid growth Cosmetic effect Fear of malignancy

  6. Fibroadenoma 6 Radiologic Findings: Ultrasound: Usually the first radiologic modality of diagnosis. Round, oval, or lobular well circumscribed hypoechoic mass. Mammogram: Female > 35 years old Personal or Family history of BC. Clinically suspicious lesion

  7. Fibroadenoma 7 Pathologic Classification Size: < 5 cm > or equal 5 cm (Giant fibroadenoma or Juvenile giant fibroadenoma in young age) Microscopic architecture of ductal elements: Pericanalicular. Intracanalicular. Simple Vs. Complex (i.e. with hyperplasia, metaplasia or sclerosing adenosis) Rare types: Tubular (pure) adenoma prominent adenosis with very little stroma Lactational adenoma lactational changes in secretory glands in fibroadenoma of pregnant or breast feeding women.

  8. Fibroadenoma 8 Management: Follow up if < 2.5 cm , low growth, no personal or family history of BC Excision High growth rate Fibroepithelial lesion Complex lesions (i.e. may have slightly higher risk for BC) Patient desire, pain, cosmetics Older women FH of BC Surgical excision vs. US-Guided vacuum-assisted biopsy device (i.e. ling term data for recurrence not yet available)

  9. Management of Fibroadenoma in women younger than 35 years old 9 Breast Mass Physical Examination Ultrasound FNA / CNB Compatible with FA NO Yes Enlarged Regression FU Q6 months Until age 35 FU until complete regression Excise No change Age 35

  10. Management of Fibroadenoma in women older than 35 years old 10 Breast Mass Physical Examination Ultrasound Mammography FNA / CNB Compatible with FA NO Yes Complete regression Enlarged FU 6-12 months Routine follow up Excise Incomplete regression

  11. Intraductal Papilloma 11 Benign rare neoplasms. Incidence 2-3% of population. Usually age 30-55 Develop within the mammary duct Typically small (few mm) and may grow to several centimeters.

  12. 12 Pathology Composed of breast epithelium supported by underlying stroma and a branching fibrovascular core. May be associated with ductal epithelial hyperplasia, ADH or DCIS. Atypical features associated with Intraductal papilloma carry higher risk of malignancy. Upgrading rate for CIS or IC was variable reported 0-29%

  13. Intraductal Papilloma 13 Classification: Solitary or Multiple ( papillomatosis) Central (subareolar) or peripheral. Clinical presentation: Central: Spontaneous nipple discharge, serous, greenish or bloody (30%) Mass (rare) Peripheral: More frequently are asymptomatic Incidentally discovered on imaging studies. Higher association with malignancy (specially when multiple and Atypia is found)

  14. Intraductal Papilloma 14 Imaging Imaging Modality Central Intraductal Papilloma Peripheral Intraductal Papilloma Mammography Frequently Occult Architectural distortion Nodular densities Mass +/- calcifications Calcifications alone Ultrasound Intraductal mass Complex cystic lesion with dilated duct Ductogram Completely obstructed duct Duct expansion and distortion Intraductal filling defects Wall irregularity

  15. Intraductal Papilloma 15 Treatment: Surgical excision Low risk lesions for upgrading: No microcalcifications Absence of atypia Microscopic size lesions Sufficient amount of tissue on core biopsy.

  16. Lipoma 16 Most common soft tissue tumor of the body (2.1/1000). Benign tumors of bland appearing adipose tissue. Reported in every area of the body. Breast Lipoma incidence is unknown (Lanng, 2004 ~ 4.6%) Reported in Males & Females.

  17. Lipoma 17 Clinical Presentation: Painless, semi-firm, mobile mass, well circumscribed, variable in size. Giant lipoma if at lest 10 cm. Work-up: Triple Assessment

  18. Lipoma 18 Radiologic findings: Mammogram: A mass with a density similar to normal surrounding breast. Very thin surrounding capsule. Benign appearing microcalcifications within the mass (i.e. may represent fat necrosis) Ultrasound: Isoechoic / hyperechoic mass Thin echogenic capsule No posterior acoustic shadow

  19. Lipoma 19 Pathology: Gross smooth, fatty mass, encapsulated +/- lobulations Histologically mature adipocytes with capsule. Management: Observation Liposuction for small lipomas Surgical excision

  20. Hamartoma 20 Definition: Rare breast tumors of breast tissue with stromal tissue and fat without structural organization. First described as mastoma (Prym, 1928) Females and Males. Incidence is unknown Reported among young as well as elderly. Clinical Presentation: Asymptomatic well circumscribed mobile soft non tender mass.

  21. Hamartoma 21 Radiology Difficult to distinguish from other benign breast lesions. Mammogram ~ Breast-in-Breast pattern (similar density to surroundings) Architectural distortion Asymmetric mass with mixed densities and pseudocapsule Well circumscribe nodule Ultrasound Hypoechoic homogenous mass with distinct borders No acoustic shadow

  22. Hamartoma 22 Pathology Gross Appearance: Hamartoma Classification Adenolipoma Characteristics Smooth, lobulated mass Disorganized being glandular, adipose and stromal tissue Pseudocapsule (compressed tissue at border) Benign hyaline cartilage with breast lobules and adipose tissue Smooth muscle component with breast component Variable amount of fat and fibrous tissue on cross sectioning. Associated pathological changes: Chondrolipo ma Myoid Hamartoma Apocrine metaplasia Usual papillary hyperplasia Stromal hyperplasia Cysts Adenosis

  23. Hamartoma 23 Management FNA has little role in precise diagnosis Complete surgical excision is curative No need to obtain margins beyond hamartoma Recurrence is rare; due to incomplete excision Pure forms are not associated with increased risk of breast cancer

  24. Granular Cell Tumor 24 Rare , Benign Occur in both Men and Women Age range 19-70 years (i.e. most frequent in 40 50 years) Neural origin (i.e. Schwann cells) First descried by Arbiskosov in 1926 as a Tongue mass tumor. Can arise in any organ in the body (i.e. Skin, Oral cavity, Digestive tract) 5-8% of GCTs occur in breast. Most commonly observed in African American women.

  25. GCTs 25 Clinical Presentation: Any quadrant of the breast (i.e. mostly in medial aspect due to their perineural origin along the path of supraclavicular nerve) Can present as malignant mass Hard Non tender Mobile mass Rarely Skin changes, nipple retraction, breast edema

  26. GCTs 26 Radiologic Findings variable presentation (benign or malignant features) Mammogram Smooth, rounded or lobulated Benign appearance Speculated malignant appearance US Hypoechoic (homo-/heterogenous) with posterior acoustic shadow Anechoic mass MRI also variable appearance (not specific for diagnosis)

  27. GCTs 27 Pathology Gross appearance: Variable size (few centimeters up to 6 cm) Smooth surface Occasionally lobulated and hard Microscopic features (i.e. similar to Schwann cells) Non encapsulated Polygonal cells (in groups, sheets or nests) Eosinophilic cytoplasm Bland nuclei Positive cytoplasmic and nuclear staining for S-100

  28. GCTs (Malignant variant) 28 Rare ; 1-2% of all GCTs Suggestive criteria Size > 5cm Areas of necrosis within the tumor High mitotic activity Nuclear pleomorphism

  29. GCTs 29 Management Needle Biopsy establish the diagnosis Local excision is recommended to exclude coexisting malignant pathology No increase risk for BC in future Recurrence is very low even in close or positive margins No role for radiotherapy or for chemotherapy

  30. Radial Scar 30 Benign breast lesion. Unknown origin Described by prof. Hamperl in 1975 Many other terms used to describe it (e.g. rosette-like lesion, proliferative centers, borderline breast tumors, non-encapsulated sclerosing lesion, etc.) Lesion characteristics: Hyalinized sclerotic center containing abundant elastic and elastoid masses. Lesions radiate into periphery and enclosing lobuli. Lobuli reveal epithelial proliferation range from simple hyperplasia with epithelial villi to other forms of rare true papilloma

  31. Radial Scar 31 Terms correspond to the pathological size: Lesion with size < 9 mm Radial Scar Lesion size > 9 mm Complex sclerosing adenosis True prevalence is unknown (Asymptomatic) Estimated incidence from postmortem studies range between 7- 28% Estimated detection rate with mammogram is 0.03-0.09%

  32. Radial Scar 32 Clinical Presentation Frequently Asymptomatic; incidental mammographic finding Painless firm breast mass (large lesions) role out carcinoma (Triple assessment) Any site of the breast can be involved. No chest wall fixation or skin involvement is reported.

  33. Radial Scar 33 Imaging Mammogram (Tabar and Dean criteria); classical features Architectural distortion with central lucency Radiating long and thin spicules that vary in appearance on different projections. Absence of microcalcifications No clinically palpable mass Not all present with above features; some may lack central lucency and other may have microcalcifications Mammographic resemblance to carcinoma necessitate the need for the biopsy

  34. Radial Scar 34 US 1/3 of cases are not visible on US. Hypoechoic mass or parenchymal distortion No additional information that can differentiate from carcinoma. MRI Not all mammographic detected scars are visible on MRI. Promising tool to differentiate from carcinoma. High negative predictive value for high risk lesions including radial scars specifically.

  35. Radial Scar 35 Gross Pathology Gross similar to carcinoma Firm lesion pale core irregular edges yellow streaks infiltrate adjacent normal breast tissue. Microcysts surrounding radial scars can be seen (not typical for carcinoma) Histology Fibroelastotic core with entrapped ducts and radiating ducts and lobules at varying degree of proliferation. Calcification can be seen. Associated lesion can be seen also (atypical lesions, LN, in-situ or invasive carcinoma)

  36. Radial Scar 36 DDX Postoperative changes Fat necrosis Carcinoma; specially Tubular carcinoma (the need for immunohistochemical differentiation) Note the risk of develop subsequent carcinoma in patient with previously diagnosed radial scar is controversial (from no risk to increased risk theories)

  37. Radial Scars 37 Management Surgical Excision Due to possible presence of associated lesions or upstage to in-situ or invasive carcinoma Upstage rate 0-32% Observation (a trend by some professionals) Completely excised microscopic scars No atypia No enhancing MRI lesions

  38. Gynecomastia 38 Being male breast enlargement Unilateral or bilateral Painless or tender (secondary to glandular proliferation and fat deposition) Psychological impact. 3 distinct peaks High prevalence Neonatal; observed in 75% Adolescence; 4-69% Old age; 55%

  39. Gynecomastia 39 Etiology / Pathophysiology Imbalance of estrogen and androgen levels in male breast tissue Male breast tissue has: Estrogen receptors mediate glandular proliferation Androgen receptors inhibit glandular proliferation

  40. Gynecomastia 40 Pathophysiology Increased Estrogen Level / Effect Decreased Androgen Level / Effect Increased production (adrenals, testes) Decreased production by testes Increased peripheral aromatization Altered androgen metabolism Exposure to estrogen like substances Androgen receptor defects Medications (more release of estrogen than androgen from sex hormone binding globulin) Medications shift androgen from their receptors

  41. Gynecomastia 41 Neonatal gynecomastia: Placental transfer of maternal estrogen into fetal circulation Transient process Resolve spontaneously Adolescent gynecomastia: Peak age 13 14 Peripheral aromatization of circulation androgen Transient process; resolves with 1-3 years 8% of cases continue into adulthood Reassurance and surveillance Impact: psychological (embarrassment) and fear of malignancy

  42. Gynecomastia 42 Adult gynecomastia: Idiopathic Physiological Also called senile gynecomastia Due to decreased levels of circulating androgens either to decreased production or increased peripheral conversion to estrogen Medication related Chronic diseases (liver failure, renal failure, testicular tumors, adrenocortical tumors, pituitary adenoma, hypogonadism, hyperthyroidism, obesity, ectopic hormone release, etc.)

  43. Gynecomastia 43 Clinical valuation and Workup Etiology Idiopathic Acute / persistent in puberty Medications % 25% 25% 10- 20% 8% 8% 1% 3% Clinical history and Physical exam Assessment of regional lymph nodes Distinguishing clinical feature is concentric enlargement Cirrhosis / Malnutrition Hypogonadism Renal diseases Testicular tumors Frequently bilateral Pseudogynecomastia Excess fat deposition without concomitant ductal proliferation Soft bilaterally enlarged breast

  44. Gynecomastia 44 Mammogram in male BC Sensitivity Specificity 92% 90% Alarming features Laboratory Work up LFT KFT TSH Prolactin Beta-HCG LH Testosterone Unilateral Eccentric growth pattern Skin or nipple changes Nipple discharge lymphadenopathy Family history of breast cancer

  45. Gynecomastia 45 Gynecomastia Stages Nodular Pattern Recent onset < 1 year Fan shaped subareolar density Appear as hypoechoic subareolar mass with fat tissue surrounding Reversible stage / no fibrosis established Dendritic Pattern In more chronic stage Flame (or cone) shaped density infiltrate deeper, surround fat Irreversible fibrosis Diffuse glandular pattern US / Mammogram similar to female breast In patient treated with high doses of estrogen

  46. Gynecomastia 46 Pathology Florid phase (reversible) In 1st year of onset Proliferation of ductal epithelium and stromal elements Periductal inflammation and edema No fibrosis Start after 6 months Minimal ductal proliferation Hyalinized periductal tissue Non surgical treatment might be successful Only surgical treatment Fibrotic phase (irreversible)

  47. Gynecomastia 47 Management Look for possible underlying cause. Surgery Mainstay of treatment in long standing cases Subcutaneous mastectomy Liposuction Prophylaxis strategy in high risk patients (e.g. prostate cancer) Radiotherapy Tamoxifen ?! Not yet FDA approved

  48. 48 The End

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