Gastric metastasis from hormone receptor–positive breast cancer ten years after radical mastectomy: a case report and literature review - Summary - MDSpire
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Gastric metastasis from hormone receptor–positive breast cancer ten years after radical mastectomy: a case report and literature review
To report a case of gastric metastasis from hormone receptor-positive breast cancer occurring 10 years after radical mastectomy, highlighting the rarity of this phenomenon and reviewing existing literature.
Key Findings:
Gastric metastasis from breast cancer is rare, accounting for 0.3-2% of cases.
The patient presented with symptoms mimicking primary gastric cancer, complicating diagnosis.
Endoscopic biopsy and immunohistochemistry were crucial for accurate diagnosis, highlighting their importance in clinical practice.
Interpretation:
Late gastrointestinal metastasis should be considered in long-term breast cancer survivors, and multidisciplinary evaluation is essential for diagnosis and treatment planning, with implications for clinical practice.
Limitations:
Lack of complete original clinical and pathological records from the initial breast cancer treatment.
Limited follow-up information after treatment due to patient decline, impacting the findings.
Conclusion:
This case underscores the importance of recognizing potential late metastasis in breast cancer survivors and the effectiveness of targeted therapies in managing such cases, emphasizing the need for early detection.
The research findings of experts from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will be featured during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting May 29 to June 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago
