An Unusual Case of Gastric Cancer Presenting with Breast Metastasis with Pleomorphic Microcalcifications.
10.4048/jbc.2012.15.3.356
- Author:
Yiu Shiobhon LUK
1
;
Solomon Yig Joon KA
;
Sherwin Shing Wai LO
;
Chi Yeung CHU
;
Ming Wai MA
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China. lys177@ha.org.hk
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms;
Metastasis;
Microcalcification;
Stomach neoplasms
- MeSH:
Adenocarcinoma;
Biopsy;
Breast;
Breast Neoplasms;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Stomach;
Stomach Neoplasms
- From:Journal of Breast Cancer
2012;15(3):356-358
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Breast metastasis from gastric carcinoma is rare. We present a case of right breast mass with microcalcification in which the diagnosis of poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma from the stomach was made after a biopsy. Pleomorphic microcalcification was noted in the ill-defined breast mass, which is a rare feature in breast metastasis. Since breast metastasis usually signifies advanced metastatic disease, differentiating primary breast cancer from metastasis is important for appropriate treatment.
