Breast metastasis of primary colon cancer

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2004 Jun;96(6):415-7; 418-9. doi: 10.4321/s1130-01082004000600007.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Metastatic tumors to the breast from colon adenocarcinoma are very rare. They are usually indicative of disseminated disease, and the prognosis is poor. Generally, radical operation should be avoided unless needed for palliation. This case report described a patient with breast metastasis from colon adenocarcinoma treated by simple mastectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography