Malignant breast myoepithelioma

Malignant breast myoepithelioma

Definition

An invasive malignant tumor that arises from the breast. It is characterized by the presence of spindle-shaped myoepithelial cells. Mitoses are present. Rarely, local recurrences and distant metastases have been reported.

Also known as breast malignant myoepithelioma, breast myoepithelial carcinoma, malignant breast myoepithelioma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Breast Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Breast Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0