Occult breast cancer with pleural metastasis

Carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) is defined as histologically confirmed metastases from an undetectable malignant primary site. A subgroup of CUP, known as occult breast cancer (OBC), is a biopsy-proven metastatic breast cancer without an original breast tumor. It remains a diagnostic and therapeu...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2023-09, Vol.18 (9), p.3065-3069
Main Authors: Faghani, Roya, Monadi, Sahar Darabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carcinoma of unknown primary
Case Report
Occult breast cancer
Pleural metastasis
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Summary:Carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) is defined as histologically confirmed metastases from an undetectable malignant primary site. A subgroup of CUP, known as occult breast cancer (OBC), is a biopsy-proven metastatic breast cancer without an original breast tumor. It remains a diagnostic and therapeutic enigma as there is no consensus on the diagnostic and treatment approaches for the patients with OBC. This case report is a unique presentation of OBC, emphasizing the importance of identifying OBC patients in the early stages. A dedicated team of experts and a more definitive approach to diagnosis and treatment of OBC are essential to prevent delays in the whole process.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2023.06.001