Breast cancer metastatic to uterine leiomyosarcoma. A case report and review of the literature

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2003;24(3-4):334-6.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy / methods
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Leiomyosarcoma / secondary*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Mastectomy / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Assessment
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery