An Unusual Case of Gastric Cancer Presenting with Breast Metastasis with Pleomorphic Microcalcifications / 한국유방암학회지
Journal of Breast Cancer
;
: 356-358, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-200184
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.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Stomach
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Stomach Neoplasms
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Biopsy
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Breast
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Breast Neoplasms
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Adenocarcinoma
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Neoplasm Metastasis
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Breast Cancer
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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