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Copyright: Rafael Everton Assunção Ribeiro da Costa et al. 2021. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

Occult breast cancer (OBC) is characterized by metastatic presentation of undetectable breast tumor on imaging exams. OBC is a rare disease (accounting for 0.3% to 1.0% of all breast cancers) that represents a major diagnostic challenge. The aim of this study was to report a case of OBC with primary presentation of multiple cutaneous metastases with subsequent emergence of bone metastasis. A 70-year female patient had multiple cutaneous metastatic lesions in the left cervical region, left breast, left axillary region, left subscapular region, in three chirodactylus of the right hand and three chirodactylus of the left hand. Imaging tests (mammogram, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging of the breast) did not show alterations. Biopsy, histology sections and immunohistochemistry of the left cervical cutaneous lesion were compatible with OBC. After two years of anastrozole treatment (1mg/day), there was regression of all cutaneous lesions and stabilization of bone metastasis. OBC has a better prognosis. It may exhibit spontaneous regression or respond to less aggressive treatment strategies, as described in this case.

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Title
Cutaneous metastasis of occult breast cancer: a case report
Author
da Costa Rafael Everton Assunção Ribeiro; dos Reis Cristiane Amaral; Moura Rafael de Deus; Araújo Ana Lúcia Nascimento; de Oliveira Fergus Tomás Rocha; Vieira, Sabas Carlos
University/institution
U.S. National Institutes of Health/National Library of Medicine
Publication year
2021
Publication date
2021
Publisher
PAMJ-CEPHRI Pan African Medical Journal - Center for Public health Research and Information
e-ISSN
19378688
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2595131725
Copyright
Copyright: Rafael Everton Assunção Ribeiro da Costa et al. 2021. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.