Giant Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Rare Case of Benign Breast Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman

Conclusion: This case presentation underscores the importance of considering MFB as a potential differential for breast tumors especially in menopausal women. Tissue biopsy for histopathology and IHC staining form the cornerstone for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.

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Main Authors: Henry I. Lyimo, Zephania D. P. Gega, Alex B. Mashaka, Angela T. Mlole, Saida K. Abeid, Petro J. Mabindi, Nashivai E. Kivuyo, Ally H. Mwanga
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/cris/9930606
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spelling doaj-art-ec39e75c9b564956bb07e65f081e98502025-08-20T04:00:54ZengWileyCase Reports in Surgery2090-69192025-01-01202510.1155/cris/9930606Giant Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Rare Case of Benign Breast Tumor in a Postmenopausal WomanHenry I. Lyimo0Zephania D. P. Gega1Alex B. Mashaka2Angela T. Mlole3Saida K. Abeid4Petro J. Mabindi5Nashivai E. Kivuyo6Ally H. Mwanga7Department of SurgeryDepartment of SurgeryDepartment of PathologyDepartment of PathologyDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of SurgeryDepartment of SurgeryDepartment of SurgeryConclusion: This case presentation underscores the importance of considering MFB as a potential differential for breast tumors especially in menopausal women. Tissue biopsy for histopathology and IHC staining form the cornerstone for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/cris/9930606
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Giant Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Rare Case of Benign Breast Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman
Case Reports in Surgery
title Giant Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Rare Case of Benign Breast Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman
title_full Giant Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Rare Case of Benign Breast Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman
title_fullStr Giant Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Rare Case of Benign Breast Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman
title_full_unstemmed Giant Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Rare Case of Benign Breast Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman
title_short Giant Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Rare Case of Benign Breast Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman
title_sort giant breast myofibroblastoma a rare case of benign breast tumor in a postmenopausal woman
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