Bilateral metastatic carcinoma of the breast from primary ovarian cancer

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2000 Nov;264(3):166-7. doi: 10.1007/s004040000098.

Abstract

We report a case of ovarian cancer with metastasis to both breasts and axillary lymph nodes and the vaginal cuff. A 41-year-old previously hysterectomized women presented with pelvic mass and malignant pleural effusion. During the courses of chemotherapy; bilateral breast nodules, and bilateral axillary lymphadenopathies and a nodule in the vaginal cuff were identified. The biopsy of both breasts, axillary lymph nodes and the nodule in the vaginal cuff revealed papillary serous cystadenocarcinoma. Immunohistochemical staining of breast specimens were positive for ovarian tumor marker CA-125.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Axilla
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Breast Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Breast Neoplasms / secondary*
  • CA-125 Antigen / metabolism
  • Cystadenocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Cystadenocarcinoma / metabolism
  • Cystadenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Pleural Effusion, Malignant
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / secondary

Substances

  • CA-125 Antigen