Isolated cervical metastasis of breast cancer: a case report and review of the literature

Gynecol Oncol. 2004 Oct;95(1):267-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.07.006.

Abstract

Background: Metastasis of nongynecologic tumors to the cervix is a rare event. Isolated breast cancer metastasis to the cervix has only been reported in two other cases.

Case: A 43-year-old with a history of intraductal breast cancer presented with vaginal bleeding. Colposcopic pathology revealed a lesion similar to her primary breast lesion. She underwent an extensive work up and hysterectomy that revealed no other lesions. Currently, she is alive and well.

Conclusions: Aggressive treatment of isolated cervical metastasis from breast cancer is warranted in appropriate patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / secondary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / secondary*