A personal case of osteoclast-like giant cell sarcoma of the mammary gland is reported together with five other breast sarcomas observed during sixteen years at this Institute. Clinical and pathological findings are discussed. The frequent association of sarcomas with previous and/or simultaneous fibroadenomas in the same breast is emphasized.
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