Onkologie. 2009:3(2):125-126

Breast cancer metastasis in the rectum

MUDr. Vlastislav Šrámek

Onkologická klinika FN a LF UP, Olomouc

Breast cancers most commonly metastasize to the lymph nodes. They metastasize hematogenously to the bone, lung, pleura, liver,

ovary, skin, and brain. Breast cancer metastases to the gastrointestinal tract are relatively rare.

The case report presents the course of disease in a 52-year-old woman who was diagnosed with infiltrating lobular carcinoma of the

right breast. Following breast ablation, adjuvant chemotherapy was delivered; the patient continued to be followed up, two years later

reconstruction of her right breast was performed. Seven years later, a metastatic process was observed in the bone. During the therapy

for metastatic bone disease, progression in the rectum was detected. The clinical presentation of the metastatic process mimicked

a primary rectal tumor. Histology confirmed a metastatic process of breast cancer.

Keywords: breast carcinoma, lobular carcinoma of the breast, rectal metastasis.

Published: April 1, 2009  Show citation