Synchronous breast carcinoma and peritoneal mesothelioma

Breast J. 2021 Jun;27(6):550-552. doi: 10.1111/tbj.14202. Epub 2021 Feb 23.

Abstract

Breast cancer may be associated with other primary cancers via germline mutations; however, sporadic occurrences of other malignancies are rare. With increased use of advanced breast cancer imaging, including MRI and PET/CT, other incidental synchronous cancers are increasingly identified. Such cases can represent unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. Here, we present a case of a young woman diagnosed with primary breast cancer who underwent imaging studies identifying an incidental primary peritoneal mesothelioma.

Keywords: breast; carcinoma; mesothelioma; synchronous.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mesothelioma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesothelioma, Malignant*
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography