Metastatic breast adenocarcinoma masquerading as colonic primary. Report of two cases.
Title | Metastatic breast adenocarcinoma masquerading as colonic primary. Report of two cases. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2004 |
Authors | Michalopoulos, A., Papadopoulos V., Zatagias A., Fahantidis E., Apostolidis S., Haralabopoulos E., Netta S., Sasopoulou I., & Harlaftis N. |
Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
Volume | 8 Suppl 1 |
Pagination | s135-7 |
Date Published | 2004 Nov |
ISSN | 1123-6337 |
Keywords | Adenocarcinoma, Anastomosis, Surgical, Biopsy, Needle, Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast, Chemotherapy, Adjuvant, Colectomy, Colonic Neoplasms, Colonoscopy, Combined Modality Therapy, Diagnosis, Differential, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Mastectomy, Middle Aged, Neoplasm Staging, Risk Assessment, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Common sites of metastasis for the breast cancer are bones, lungs, the central nervous system and liver. The colon is the rarest site of metastasis for the breast carcinoma. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10151-004-0135-8 |
Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
PubMed ID | 15655598 |