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Mucinous breast carcinoma. Single cutaneous metastasis
G T Nahass1, C J Otrakji, E Gould
1Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Florida.
The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
|September 1, 1993
Summary
This study details a rare case of skin metastasis from mucinous breast carcinoma, 22 years after initial treatment. This finding represents the second longest reported latency for distant metastasis in such breast cancer cases.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Mucinous carcinoma of the breast is rare and typically has a favorable prognosis.
- Metastases from this tumor usually occur late and affect lymph nodes, lungs, or bones.
Observation:
- A case of cutaneous metastasis from mucinous breast carcinoma is presented.
- The metastasis occurred 22 years after the primary tumor resection.
Findings:
- Histological comparison confirmed the metastatic lesion originated from the primary mucinous breast carcinoma.
- This case represents the second longest latency period documented for distant metastasis from mucinous breast carcinoma.
Implications:
- The findings highlight the potential for unusually late distant metastases from mucinous breast carcinoma.
- Rare sites of metastasis, such as the skin, should be considered in long-term surveillance.