Ulcerated Breast Cancer: How Fear Led to Delayed Diagnosis? Ulcerated Breast Cancer

Hatice Gökçe Yalçın Gülşen; Fazilet  Erözgen; Esen Gül Uzuner

doi:10.70087/rami.tui/010102

Authors

Hatice Gökçe Yalçın Gülşen, MD Department of Radiology, Bakırköy Mesotherapy Clinic, İstanbul, Türkiye Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2480-4527
Fazilet Erözgen, Prof. Dr. Department of General Surgery, İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3032-2169
Esen Gül Uzuner, MD Department of Pathology, İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2732-1651

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70087/rami.tui/010102

Keywords:

breast cancer, delayed diagnosis, ulcerated breast cancer, invasive ductal

Abstract

Diagnosing breast cancer in its early stages is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and overall survival rates. Despite ongoing efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer and establish national screening programs, the fear of undergoing mastectomy remains a significant obstacle, resulting in delayed diagnosis. Various socioeconomic and cultural factors prevalent in diverse societies can impact patients’ behaviors towards seeking timely medical attention for diagnosis. Breast cancer patients often face obstacles such as inadequate emotional support, communication barriers, and limited access to counseling services. This case report highlights the imaging features of a 56-year-old patient who presented with a 15 cm ulcerated mass in her right breast and delves into the factors causing to the delayed diagnosis.

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