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Breast Metastasis From Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: A Case Report
Evangelos P Solakis1, Nikolaos P Tasis2, Christos Kalyvopoulos3
1Department of Breast Surgery, 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Cureus
|June 30, 2026
Summary
Metastatic spread of uterine leiomyosarcoma to the breast is exceptionally rare. This case underscores the need to consider metastatic uterine sarcoma in patients with new breast masses.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Breast metastases from extramammary malignancies are uncommon.
- Metastatic spread from uterine leiomyosarcoma to the breast is exceptionally rare.
- Uterine leiomyosarcoma typically disseminates hematogenously to lungs, liver, peritoneum, and bone.
