Pure Invasive Apocrine Carcinoma of the Breast: A Rare Entity

Abstract

Pure apocrine carcinoma of the breast is one of the rare variants of invasive breast carcinoma. Significant research has been conducted on cases of apocrine carcinoma, and the results may help in development of new therapies and assessing prognosis. We hereby present a case of pure invasive apocrine carcinoma in a 50-year old female, with a short review of recent developments with regard to this lesion.