Gastric metastases from breast cancer: a retrospective series of 12 patients

Am J Clin Oncol. 2001 Aug;24(4):363-5. doi: 10.1097/00000421-200108000-00009.

Abstract

Although well described in the literature, gastric metastases are often misdiagnosed in patients with breast cancer. The accuracy of diagnosis is critical because systemic therapy is beneficial, affording symptom palliation and an opportunity to avoid an unnecessary gastrectomy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Stomach Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Stomach Neoplasms / secondary*