Breast cancer metastatic to uterine leiomyosarcoma. A case report and review of the literature.
An unusual case of breast cancer metastatic to leiomyosarcoma of the uterus is reported. The patient had multiple metastases from the breast carcinoma and presented a pelvic mass in its evolution. A laparotomy with total hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy was performed to give pain relief. A review of the world literature about these uncommon sites of breast metastases is presented.
Ricci
M D
MD
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, São Paulo University School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil.
Pinotti
M
M
Giribela
A H G
AH
Teixeira
L C
LC
Carvalho
F M
FM
Pinotti
J A
JA
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery