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Arce, C. et al.

Arce, Cortes-Padilla, Huntsman, Miller, Dueñnas-Gonzalez, Alvarado, Pérez, Gallardo-Rincón, Lara-Medina,

Secretory carcinoma of the breast containing the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion gene in a male: case report and review of the literature.

SUMMARY: BACKGROUND: Secretory carcinoma (SC) of the breast is a rare and indolent tumor. Although originally described in children, it is now known to occur in adults of both sexes. Recently, the tumor was associated with the ETV6-NTRK3 gene translocation. CASE PRESENTATION: A 52-year-old male was diagnosed with secretory breast carcinoma and underwent a modified radical mastectomy. At 18 months the tumor recurred at the chest wall and the patient developed lung metastases. He was treated concurrently with radiation and chemotherapy without response. His tumor showed the ETV6-NTRK3 translocation as demonstrated by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). CONCLUSION: SC is a rare slow-growing tumor best treated surgically. There are insufficient data to support the use of adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy. Its association with the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion gene gives some clues for the better understanding of this neoplasm and eventually, the development of specific therapies.[1]

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Secretory carcinoma of the breast containing the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion gene in a male: case report and review of the literature. Arce, C., Cortes-Padilla, D., Huntsman, D.G., Miller, M.A., Dueñnas-Gonzalez, A., Alvarado, A., Pérez, V., Gallardo-Rincón, D., Lara-Medina, F. World journal of surgical oncology [electronic resource]. (2005) [Pubmed]

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