Metastasis to the breast from cecum carcinoma. Case report and review of the literature

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2001 Nov;265(4):216-8. doi: 10.1007/s004040000158.

Abstract

Primary malignant tumors of the breast are the most frequently occurring neoplasms in women whereas breast metastases are rare. We report the first case, in literature, of metastasis within the breast resulting from a previous cecum carcinoma. We discuss the case and review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Breast Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • CA-19-9 Antigen / analysis
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen / analysis
  • Cecal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cecal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • CA-19-9 Antigen
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen