Lobular carcinoma of the breast with metastasis to the uterine cervix

Metastases may occur in early-stage or locally-advanced tumors in diverse locations. Nevertheless, the uterine cervix is an uncommon site for metastasis, since the majority of tumors in this organ is primary carcinomas or result from the direct extension of primary pelvic tumors. The objective of th...

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Published in:Journal of cancer research and therapeutics 2019-10, Vol.15 (6), p.1411-1414
Main Authors: Silva Fontinele, Danilo, Vieira, Sabas, da Silva Júnior, Raimundo, Rodrigues, Tatyanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Cancer therapies
Carcinoma, Lobular - pathology
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Health risk assessment
Humans
Hysterectomy
Immunohistochemistry
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - secondary
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:Metastases may occur in early-stage or locally-advanced tumors in diverse locations. Nevertheless, the uterine cervix is an uncommon site for metastasis, since the majority of tumors in this organ is primary carcinomas or result from the direct extension of primary pelvic tumors. The objective of the current study was to report a clinical case considered rare in the literature, as well as discuss its implications and peculiarities. This case report describes a 57-year-old patient with lobular carcinoma metastatic to the uterine cervix, >3 years after the termination of the left breast cancer treatment. A literature analysis confirmed that most cases presented with vaginal bleeding or abdominal discomfort, but many were asymptomatic. Common characteristics between the cases were the patient's age, the time period between primary tumor diagnosis and the emergence of metastatic lesions, treatment, medication, and signs/symptoms. Although rare, metastasis should be considered in women with a history of breast cancer, particularly when the complaint is abnormal vaginal bleeding.
ISSN:0973-1482
1998-4138
DOI:10.4103/jcrt.JCRT_469_18