A rare case of multicentric carcinoma left breast synchronous with carcinoma right lung: Therapeutic challenge in radiotherapy

J Cancer Res Ther. 2015 Jul-Sep;11(3):665. doi: 10.4103/0973-1482.140807.

Abstract

Multiple primary malignancies (MPMs) are a known phenomenon. We present a rare case of multicentric carcinoma of left breast synchronous with carcinoma of right lung. There was a diagnostic dilemma about the nature of the lung lesion, which otherwise would have been labeled as a metastasis from the breast primary; however, the immunohistochemistry markers distinguished between the two. The challenges in delivering radiotherapy in such not-so-conventional situations have been discussed. In spite of snag situation, patient can be treated safely with modern techniques and acceptable morbidities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography