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Melanoma metastatic to breast
D S Reid1, N V Nimbkar, M Rodriquez
1General Surgery Department, Bethesda Naval Hospital, MD 20814.
Military Medicine
|July 11, 1991
Summary
Metastatic melanoma can present as an unusual breast mass. This case highlights the importance of considering metastasis in breast lesion differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Breast masses are common, but metastasis to the breast is rare.
- Melanoma is a significant cause of cancer metastasis.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a breast mass.
- Detailed patient history and physical examination were crucial.
Findings:
- The breast mass was diagnosed as metastatic melanoma.
- Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of metastatic melanoma.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of including metastatic disease in the differential diagnosis of breast masses.
- Accurate diagnosis is critical for appropriate patient management and treatment planning.