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Extraosseous manifestations of osteoclast-like giant cell tumors (OGCTs) in soft tissue are unusual, especially in the breast. However, multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells have been described in association with epithelial malignancy, as a variant of breast carcinoma. We report a case of OGCT of the soft tissue of the breast, not associated with epithelial elements. To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second such case reported.
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Romics, L., Mallon, E.A., Reid, R. et al. Osteoclast-like giant cell tumor arising in the soft tissue of the breast: Report of a case. Surg Today 39, 48–51 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-008-3774-y
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