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Jamie Bering1, Margaret Ryan2, Suryakanth R Gurudu1
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ.
ACG Case Reports Journal
|October 16, 2020
Summary
Metastatic breast cancer rarely spreads to the gastrointestinal tract. This case highlights how breast cancer metastasis can appear as polyps during colonoscopy, aiding diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Breast cancer is a prevalent malignancy in women.
- Gastrointestinal metastasis from breast cancer is uncommon.
- Early detection of metastasis is crucial for patient outcomes.
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