Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Breast: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast (SCCB) is an extremely rare malignant neoplasm. The diagnosis is established when the malignant cells are entirely of squamous type, and overlying skin malignancies or other primary sites of squamous cell carcinoma have been excluded. These tumors are extremely aggressive and refractory to treatment. We report a case of a 58 year old white female with SCCB managed to date successfully with a extensive partial mastectomy and close observation.