Nasopharynx carcinoma: a rare primary for bilateral breast metastasis

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Jul 9:2012:bcr0320126083. doi: 10.1136/bcr.03.2012.6083.

Abstract

To conclude, bilateral breast metastases from the undifferentiated carcinoma of nasopharynx are rare. Breast metastases are commonly confused with the more common primary carcinoma of breast. Diagnosis is based on the core needle biopsy of the lesion which is helpful in the appropriate treatment planning of the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Large-Core Needle / methods*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Breast Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy
  • Carcinoma
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Young Adult