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Carcinoma arising in a Fibroadenoma

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Malignant transformation is seen in 0.1% of cases of fibroadenomas. It usually involves the epithelial component. About 95% of cases are in-situ lesions. The image shows a case of mucinous (colloid) carcinoma arising in a fibroadenoma.

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