Intestinal obstruction due to malign breast neoplasm and peritoneal carcinomatosis: a case report

Peritoneal carcinomatosis due to breast cancer is rare and gastrointestinal tract involvement is also unusual. Symptoms are unspecific and can begin many years after the primary tumor. Investigation of carcinomatosis origin is mandatory as breast cancer carcinomatosis can relieve partially or totall...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Coloproctology 2012-06, Vol.32 (2), p.188-192
Hauptverfasser: Balsamo, Flávia, Lima, Rafael Ferreira Correia, Batitsta, Rodrigo Rocha, Formiga, Galdino José Sitonio
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Zusammenfassung:Peritoneal carcinomatosis due to breast cancer is rare and gastrointestinal tract involvement is also unusual. Symptoms are unspecific and can begin many years after the primary tumor. Investigation of carcinomatosis origin is mandatory as breast cancer carcinomatosis can relieve partially or totally with chemo and hormonal therapy. A case of colonic obstruction due to carcinomatosis secondary to breast cancer is reported, emphasizing its diagnostic aspects and treatment.
ISSN:2317-6423
2237-9363
2317-6423
DOI:10.1590/S2237-93632012000200016