title: Metastatic ovarian papillary serous carcinoma to the breast: Diagnosis and pitfalls.
abstract: ► The breast as a site of metastasis from primary ovarian carcinoma is uncommon. ► Distinguishing these metastases from primary breast tumors is important because the prognosis and therapeutic approach differ significantly. ► Immunohistochemical markers (e.g., PAX8) can be utilized when morphology and clinical history are insufficient to render the correct diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Pathology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Los Angeles County, University of Southern California Medical Center, USA.
authors.forename: Paulette
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mhawech-Fauceglia
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Pathology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Los Angeles County, University of Southern California Medical Center, USA.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kay
authors.affiliation: Keck School of Medicine, Women's Cancer Program, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Suite 7419, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Carrie J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Los Angeles County, University of Southern California Medical Center, USA ; Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Cancer Program, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Suite 7419, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Yvonne G
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Lin
keywords: Breast metastasis; Immunohistochemistry; Ovarian cancer; PAX8