Isolated metastatic primary peritoneal carcinoma to the breast: a rare site of disease recurrence

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2012 Mar;94(2):e57-9. doi: 10.1308/003588412X13171221502068.

Abstract

Primary breast carcinoma is a common pathology in the UK. It can present with metastatic deposits but it is rare that lesions in the breast are the sole primary or secondary presentation for metastatic cancer from other sources. We present a case of a primary peritoneal cancer recurring after optimal treatment with a new breast lesion and the diagnostic difficulties that this can cause.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / secondary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms*