Asymptomatic Bladder Metastasis from Breast Cancer
Joint Authors
Ruocco, Nicola
Massenio, Paolo
Sanguedolce, Francesca
Carrieri, Giuseppe
Liuzzi, Giuseppe
Di Fino, Giuseppe
Cormio, Luigi
Bufo, Pantaleo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Breast cancer is the most common nondermatologic cancer in women.
Common metastatic sites include lymph nodes, lung, liver, and bone.
Metastases to the bladder are extremely rare, with all reported cases presenting with urinary symptoms.
Case Report.
Herein, we report the first case of completely asymptomatic bladder metastasis from breast cancer, occasionally revealed, 98 months after the initial diagnosis of lobular breast carcinoma, by a follow-up computed tomography scanning showing thickening of left bladder wall and grade II left hydronephrosis.
A positive staining for estrogen and progesterone receptors was confirmed by immunohistochemistry.
Discussion.
The reported case confirms that bladder metastases from breast cancer tend to occur late after the diagnosis of the primary tumor and, for the first time, points out they can be asymptomatic.
Conclusion.
Such data support the need for careful follow-up and early intervention whenever such clinical situation is suspected.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cormio, Luigi& Sanguedolce, Francesca& Di Fino, Giuseppe& Massenio, Paolo& Liuzzi, Giuseppe& Ruocco, Nicola…[et al.]. 2014. Asymptomatic Bladder Metastasis from Breast Cancer. Case Reports in Urology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cormio, Luigi…[et al.]. Asymptomatic Bladder Metastasis from Breast Cancer. Case Reports in Urology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cormio, Luigi& Sanguedolce, Francesca& Di Fino, Giuseppe& Massenio, Paolo& Liuzzi, Giuseppe& Ruocco, Nicola…[et al.]. Asymptomatic Bladder Metastasis from Breast Cancer. Case Reports in Urology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489304
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489304