Occult Breast Cancer Initially Presenting with Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis: A Case Report
Occult breast cancer presenting with axillary lymph node metastasis refers to carcinoma of unknown primary origin that is consistent with metastatic breast cancer initially presenting with axillary metastasis, without clinical or imaging evidence of a definitive primary breast tumor. The standard...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Radiology
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2024.0085 |
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| Summary: | Occult breast cancer presenting with axillary lymph node metastasis refers to carcinoma of
unknown primary origin that is consistent with metastatic breast cancer initially presenting
with axillary metastasis, without clinical or imaging evidence of a definitive primary breast
tumor. The standardized treatment and prognosis of occult breast cancer remain unknown
owing to its rarity. Herein, we report a case of a 59-year-old woman with occult breast cancer
who presented with axillary metastasis. A comprehensive evaluation, including a thorough
review of breast examination findings such as mammography and ultrasonography,
breast MRI, lymph node biopsy with immunohistochemistry analysis, additional wholebody
PET-CT, and testing for other tumor markers, can be crucial in diagnosing occult
breast cancer. Therefore, effective communication among clinicians, radiologists, and pathologists
throughout the diagnostic process, along with clear explanations to patients, is
crucial for diagnosing this rare occult breast cancer. |
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| ISSN: | 2951-0805 |