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Breast metastasis from primary cervical cancer
L Kumar1, R K Tanwar, P K Karak
1Department of Medical Oncology, Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Metastasis of cervical cancer to the breast is uncommon. A patient with cervical cancer successfully responded to chemotherapy and radiotherapy for breast metastasis, remaining disease-free for 18 months.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cervical cancer metastasis to the breast is a rare clinical presentation.
- Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial for managing metastatic disease.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old woman presented with breast metastasis 6 months post-diagnosis of primary cervical cancer.
- Mammography revealed well-defined nodules without microcalcifications.
- Fine needle aspiration cytology confirmed metastatic cervical cancer in the breast.
Findings:
- Treatment with cisplatin chemotherapy and local radiotherapy achieved a complete response.
- The patient remained alive and disease-free for 18 months post-treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of breast metastasis from cervical cancer.
- Combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be effective in treating this rare condition.
- Successful management can lead to long-term disease-free survival.