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Breast cancer metastatic to uterine leiomyosarcoma. A case report and review of the literature

  • M. D. Ricci1,*,
  • M. Pinotti1
  • A.H. G. Giribela1
  • L. C. Teixeira2
  • F. M. Carvalho3
  • J. A. Pinotti1

1Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sao Paulo University School of Medicine, Brazil

2Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Campinas, Brazil

3Department of Pathology, Sao Paulo University School of Medicine, Brazil

DOI: 10.12892/ejgo200303334 Vol.24,Issue 3-4,July 2003 pp.334-336

Published: 10 July 2003

*Corresponding Author(s): M. D. Ricci E-mail:

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Abstract

An unusual case of breast cancer metastatic to leiomyosarcoma of the uterus is reported. The patient had multiple metastases from the breast carcinoma and presented a pelvic mass in its evolution. A laparotomy with total hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy was performed to give pain relief. A review of the world literature about these uncommon sites of breast metastases is presented.

Keywords

Breast cancer; Metastasis; Uterus; Leiomyosarcoma

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M. D. Ricci,M. Pinotti,A.H. G. Giribela,L. C. Teixeira,F. M. Carvalho,J. A. Pinotti. Breast cancer metastatic to uterine leiomyosarcoma. A case report and review of the literature. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2003. 24(3-4);334-336.

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