Metaplastic carcinoma breast a rare case report

Metaplastic carcinoma of the breast is a rare malignancy with two distinct cell lines described as a breast carcinoma of ductal type with a sarcoma like component. Metaplastic carcinoma is an aggressive neoplasm. This constitutes about less than 1 of all breast malignancies. A 49years old female came with recurrent lump in left breast for 20days for whom lumpectomy was done 6months before. Modified radical mastectomy was performed. The histopathological examination of both specimens revealed metaplastic carcinoma breast. This case is presented for its rarity.