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Diffuse metastatic involvement of the breast.

G Hébert1, D Ouimet-Oliva, F Paquin

  • 1Department of Radiology, Hôpital Notre-Dame, Montreal, Que.

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Metastases to the breast are rare, often appearing as nodules. However, some cases present as diffuse skin thickening mimicking inflammatory conditions, with microscopic evidence of lymphangitic spread in many instances.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Metastases to the breast are uncommon secondary malignancies.
  • Typical presentation involves breast nodules, often solitary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and characterize the presentation of breast metastases.
  • To highlight less common presentations of metastatic breast disease.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 21 cases of breast metastases over 15 years.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation and histopathological findings.

Main Results:

  • Most metastases presented as nodules.
  • Six cases showed diffuse skin thickening and increased breast density, mimicking inflammatory changes.

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  • Microscopic lymphangitic spread was confirmed in five of these six cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Breast metastases can present atypically with diffuse skin thickening.
    • Lymphangitic spread is a significant finding in these unusual presentations.
    • Differential diagnosis should include metastatic disease in inflammatory-appearing breast lesions.