Metaplastic breast carcinoma with upper limb gangrene

Abstract

Metaplastic breast carcinomas (MBCs) are rapidly growing tumors with histological heterogeneity, and triple negative receptor status. The aim of this case report is to highlight a case of advanced MBC with axillary artery infiltration leading to gangrene of the ipsilateral upper limb, in a young woman.

Keywords:

• metaplastic breast carcinoma
• axillary artery infiltration
• gangrene

Author contributions

Norlia Abdullah conceived the idea to report this case, was the primary consultant managing this case, provided the photos, reviewed and edited the write-up. Reynu Rajan wrote the case report and did the literature review. Nik Muhd Aslan Abdullah managed the case and provided the oncological advice. Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim managed the case and provided the orthopedic advice. All authors contributed toward data analysis, drafting and revising the paper and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

Disclosure

The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.