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Melanoma Metastasizing to the Breast: A Case Report
Xiaocheng Pan1, Zichang Chen2, Junhong Chen3
1Oncology, Jieyang People's Hospital, 107 Tianfu Road, Rongcheng District, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, 522000, China.
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|May 19, 2026
Summary
Malignant melanoma rarely spreads to the breast, often mimicking primary breast cancer. Immunohistochemical staining is crucial for accurate diagnosis, differentiating metastatic melanoma from breast malignancies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Metastasis of malignant melanoma to the breast is a rare occurrence, representing 1.3%-2.7% of all reported cases.
- Clinical and imaging findings of breast melanoma metastasis can overlap with primary breast cancer, leading to frequent misdiagnosis.

