Author ORCID Identifier
ORCID iD 0009-0007-6456-7929
Keywords
breast cancer; lung adenocarcinoma; lung cancer; neoplasm; metastasis; NSCLC; non-small cell lung carcinoma; malignancy
Disciplines
Body Regions | Cells | Diagnosis | Epidemiology | Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences | Neoplasms | Oncology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Pathology | Radiation Medicine | Surgery | Surgical Procedures, Operative | Tissues | Women's Health
Abstract
Malignant neoplasms of the lung commonly metastasize to lymph nodes, bone, brain, and liver via hematogenous and lymphatic routes. Much less commonly, metastasis occurs in the breast. Secondary metastatic disease of the breast is very rare, with a reported incidence ranging from 0.4-1.3%—with primary lung cancer being one of the most anomalous sources. This case details non-small cell lung cancer metastasis to the breast with proven primary contralateral lung origination. This atypical finding prompts medical professionals to consider these malignant cells' immunologic, histologic, and pathologic makeup to understand further and treat the neoplasm.
Recommended Citation
Seckman TP, Krutzler-Berry D, Ashal M, Mahmud W, Denning KL, Lawrence LM.
Atypical presentation of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma with metastasis to breast tissue.
Marshall J Med.
2025;
11(2)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2379-9536.1444.
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