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Mahdiyeh Sadat Seyyedi1, Vahid Zangouri1, Zahra Dehghani2
1Breast Disease Research Center, Department of Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|April 30, 2024
Summary
Multiple primary malignancies (MPMs) are rare, with few reported cases of three or more tumors. Precise screening is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment, even in patients without traditional risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Multiple primary malignancies (MPMs) are defined as two or more distinct primary tumors.
- While rare, the incidence of MPMs, particularly three or more, has seen an increase in recent reporting.
- Early detection and treatment strategies for MPMs are critical for patient outcomes.
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