1 Department of Radiation Oncology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco.
2 Laboratory of Applied Physics, Computer Science and Statistics, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 25(03), 282-285
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.3.0717
Received on 26 January 2025; revised on 03 March 2025; accepted on 05 March 2025
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the breast is an uncommon malignancy, accounting for only 0.1% to 1.0% of all breast cancers. Unlike more aggressive breast carcinomas, ACC is characterized by slow progression and a favorable prognosis. Early detection relies heavily on diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasound. Standard treatment includes either lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy or mastectomy alone. Although rare, cases of late recurrence and metastasis have been documented, underscoring the need for long-term follow-up. This review explores the existing literature and presents the case of a 79-year-old woman diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the left breast, managed with lumpectomy and adjuvant radiation therapy.
Breast cancer; Adenoid cystic carcinoma; Surgery; Radiation therapy
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Jihane Bouziane, Abdelkarim Uakkas, El Mehdi Sadiki, Samia Khalfi, Kaoutar Soussy, Wissal Hassani, Fatima Zahraa Farhane, Zenab Alami and Touria Bouhafa. Adjuvant radiation therapy for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast: A case report and literature review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 25(03), 282-285. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.3.0717.
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