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Metastatic nonpalpable invasive lobular breast carcinoma presenting as rectal tenosis: A case report
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Cancer Science & Therapy

ISSN: 1948-5956

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Metastatic nonpalpable invasive lobular breast carcinoma presenting as rectal tenosis: A case report


13th Asia-Pacific Oncologists Annual Meeting

October 17-19, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Makoto Sumazaki and Hideaki Ogata

Toho University, Japan

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Cancer Sci Ther

Abstract :

Invasive lobular carcinomas have an increased propensity for distant metastases, particularly to the peritoneum, ovaries, and uterus. In contrast, distant metastases of nonpalpable lobular carcinomas are extremely rare, and the causes of underlying symptoms of primary carcinomas remain unclear. We report a case of an asymptomatic invasive lobular carcinoma with a primary mammary lesion in a patient with rectal stenosis. Peritoneal metastasis from nonpalpable invasive lobular carcinomas is very rare. However, breast cancer metastasis should be considered when carcinomatous peritonitis is present in a patient with an unknown primary cancer. A 69-year-old woman presented to us for treatment of constipation. Although rectal stenosis was confirmed, thorough testing of her lower digestive tract did not identify its cause. Thus, an exploratory laparotomy and tissue biopsy was performed, and the presence of an invasive lobular carcinoma was confirmed. Subsequent breast examinations showed that the invasive lobular carcinoma that led to the rectal stenosis was a metastasis from a primary lesion of the breast duct. As the present breast lobular carcinoma was asymptomatic and nonpalpable, we did not initially consider metastatic breast cancer as a cause of her symptoms.

Biography :

Makoto Sumazaki is a working as a Research Scholar from Toho University, Japan. Makoto Sumazaki is extending his valuable service as a Research Scholar in Breast and Endocrine Surgery for years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. His research experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests as a Researcher reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Email: makoto.sumazaki@med.toho-u.ac.jp

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