Metastatic Breast Cancer to the Cervix and Endometrium Mimicking a Primary Gynecologic Malignancy.
Karina Basmajian, Danny Thai, Hansi Gajanayake et al.
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Case in brief
A 56-year-old postmenopausal woman with a history of metastatic invasive mammary carcinoma presented after experiencing heavy vaginal bleeding and a syncopal event. Biopsies of the cervix and endometrium revealed tumor cells consistent with metastatic breast carcinoma, despite initial concerns for primary gynecologic malignancies. Multidisciplinary evaluation confirmed the diagnosis, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of metastatic disease in similar cases.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider metastatic breast cancer in patients with a history of breast cancer who present with abnormal uterine bleeding, as it can mimic primary gynecologic malignancies.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of multidisciplinary evaluation in achieving an accurate diagnosis when faced with atypical presentations of known malignancies.