Anorectal metastasis from breast carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature

Autor: Hannes Ruymbeke, Luc Harlet, Barbara Stragier, Edwin Steenkiste, Merijn Ryckx, Francois Marolleau
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: BMC Research Notes, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1756-0500
DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3356-z
Popis: Abstract Background Gastrointestinal metastasis from primary breast carcinoma is uncommon, anorectal involvement is extremely rare. Case presentation We present the case of a 65-year old woman who underwent treatment for an infiltrative lobular carcinoma of the left breast with bone metastases and who developed metastasis of the rectum and anal canal 4 years later. Conclusions A patient with a history of breast cancer, especially lobular carcinoma, presenting with anorectal symptoms, should raise the suspicion of metastatic disease.
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