Metastasis to the breast: A rare site for secondary malignancy

Metastasis to the breast: A rare site for secondary malignancy

Metastases to the breast from extramammary neoplasms are rare. Few cases of melanoma metastatic to the breast have been described in the literature. Correct identification of metastatic breast malignancy is of great significance since this presentation may be confused with primary benign or malignan...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of surgery (London, England) England), 2006, Vol.4 (4), p.204-205
1. Verfasser: McFarlane, Michael E.C.
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Sprache:eng
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Breast metastases
Malignant melanoma
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Zusammenfassung:Metastases to the breast from extramammary neoplasms are rare. Few cases of melanoma metastatic to the breast have been described in the literature. Correct identification of metastatic breast malignancy is of great significance since this presentation may be confused with primary benign or malignant breast disease.
ISSN:1743-9191
1743-9159
DOI:10.1016/j.ijsu.2005.10.008