Presentation
It typically presents a diagnostic challenge masquerading as carcinoma or other primary disease of the breast. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Fatigue
[…] liver Abdominal pain, appetite loss, nausea, and vomiting Metastasis to the lungs may cause: Chronic cough or inability to get a full breath Abnormal chest X-ray Chest pain Other nonspecific systemic symptoms of metastatic breast cancer can include fatigue [nationalbreastcancer.org]
CAR T-Cell-Related Toxicities Prevention and Treatment of Cancer-Related Infections Survivorship NCCN Guidelines Late Effects/Long-Term Psychosocial and Physical Problems Anthracycline-Induced Cardiac Toxicity Anxiety and Depression Cognitive Function Fatigue [nccn.org]
—Suzann Vera Fourteen years ago, when I was just 29, I was feeling weak and fatigued and had severe pain in my abdomen. [ascopost.com]
Adverse effects of chemotherapy may include: nausea vomiting loss of appetite fatigue sore mouth hair loss a slightly higher susceptibility to infections Medications can help control many of these side effects, however. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Breast cancer treatments can also leave patients fatigued, which is normal. It can be difficult to keep up with activities of daily life, and make patients feel isolated or overwhelmed. [onhealth.com]
- Asymptomatic
It was totally asymptomatic and yet it changed my life entirely. [kcsn.org.uk]
Therapy began in October 2016, which consisted of pembrolizumab 2mg/kg every three weeks, complicated only by single episodes of recurrent prostatitis, UTI, and asymptomatic hypothyroidism successfully treated with ciprofloxacin, augmentin, and levothyroxine [oatext.com]
Most patients present with an asymptomatic mass discovered during examination or screening mammography. Diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy. [merckmanuals.com]
Signs and symptoms Early breast cancers may be asymptomatic, and pain and discomfort are typically not present. [emedicine.medscape.com]
- Lymphadenopathy
We report the case of a 43-year-old Moroccan woman, without significant medical history, presented an infected mass of 9 cm in the left breast associated with ipsilateral axillary lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Needle biopsy Diff quik Images hosted on other servers: Ductal carcinoma, Figure A Poorly differentiated ductal carcinoma Images hosted on Flickr: 47 year old woman with 3 x 2 cm painless retroareolar mass and ipsilateral axillary lymphadenopathy, courtesy [pathologyoutlines.com]
His sclerae were anicteric, and neck was supple without lymphadenopathy. The patient had normal heart sounds without any murmurs and lungs were clear to auscultation. [oatext.com]
[…] the skin Exaggeration of the usual skin markings resulting from skin edema caused by invasion of dermal lymphatic vessels (so-called peau d’orange) Matted or fixed axillary lymph nodes suggest tumor spread, as does supraclavicular or infraclavicular lymphadenopathy [merckmanuals.com]
Respiratoric
- Dyspnea
He denied any fevers, chills, rigors or sweats, coughing, dyspnea, or wheezing. He additionally denied adenopathy, anorexia, weight loss, pedal edema, or rash. Comprehensive review of all remaining systems was otherwise negative. [oatext.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
[…] in the bone may cause: Severe, progressive pain Swelling Bones that are more easily fractured or broken Metastasis to the brain may cause: Persistent, progressively worsening headache or pressure to the head Vision disturbances Seizures Vomiting or nausea [nationalbreastcancer.org]
Possible side effects of Aredia include fever, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, initial bone pain, lack of appetite, and anemia (decrease in red blood cells). Other bisphosphonates have also shown promise in alleviating symptoms of bone metastases. [imaginis.com]
Common side effects of chemotherapy can include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and infection. [medbroadcast.com]
Typical symptoms are soreness, diarrhoea, and nausea. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Vomiting
Clinically, esophageal metastases are revealed by dysphagia, vomiting and hematemesis [13]. Esophageal infiltration is most often located in the submucosal region [2]. [grfpublishers.com]
[…] or nausea Behavioral changes or personality changes Metastasis to the liver may cause: Jaundice Itchy skin or rash Abnormally high enzymes in the liver Abdominal pain, appetite loss, nausea, and vomiting Metastasis to the lungs may cause: Chronic cough [nationalbreastcancer.org]
Possible side effects of Aredia include fever, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, initial bone pain, lack of appetite, and anemia (decrease in red blood cells). Other bisphosphonates have also shown promise in alleviating symptoms of bone metastases. [imaginis.com]
Common side effects of chemotherapy can include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and infection. [medbroadcast.com]
However side effects can include:- fatigue risk of infection nausea and vomiting hair loss loss of appetite diarrhea. These side effects usually go away when treatment is complete. [breast-cancer.ca]
- Abdominal Pain
We describe a female patient with a gastric metastasis from an undiagnosed breast cancer who presented to gastroenterology department with a symptoms of abdominal pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] or nausea Behavioral changes or personality changes Metastasis to the liver may cause: Jaundice Itchy skin or rash Abnormally high enzymes in the liver Abdominal pain, appetite loss, nausea, and vomiting Metastasis to the lungs may cause: Chronic cough [nationalbreastcancer.org]
Associated symptoms may include crampy abdominal pain, weight loss and constipation. The most common presentation is bulky abdominal disease present in a young adult, often males. [sarcomahelp.org]
- Constipation
Associated symptoms may include crampy abdominal pain, weight loss and constipation. The most common presentation is bulky abdominal disease present in a young adult, often males. [sarcomahelp.org]
The following are common side effects of chemotherapy: Fatigue Pain ( headaches, muscle pain, stomach pain, and pain from nerve damage) Mouth and throat sores Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Constipation Blood disorders Changes in thinking and memory Sexual [onhealth.com]
Other symptoms (eg, constipation, difficulty breathing, nausea) should also be treated. Psychologic and spiritual counseling should be offered. [merckmanuals.com]
Skin
- Dermatitis
Examples of a cord visible clinically are a vein affected by thrombophlebitis and “a rope” formed by an infiltrate composed of mostly epithelioid histiocytes in interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with arthritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
This cancer begins by looking like a skin disease, as dermatitis or reddening or scales on the nipple, which may be mistaken for eczema. The dermatitis is due to cancer cells invading the skin. [bccancer.bc.ca]
Psychiatrical
- Aggressive Behavior
Mixed MCB has a more aggressive behavior. [radiopaedia.org]
Pleomorphic lobular tumors expression of p53 may provide one explanation for the aggressive behavior of this cell type over classic lobular carcinoma [ 7 ]. [omicsonline.org]
In general, a higher tumor grade is associated with more aggressive behavior. Tissues in the body that make protein secretions; glands are shaped like small round structures. [pathology.jhu.edu]
Neurologic
- Irritability
Source: American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures 2015 Symptoms Here are the signs of breast cancer: Lump or thickening that doesn't go away or that changes Swelling, puckering or dimpling of the breast Skin irritation Pain or tenderness of the [cedars-sinai.edu]
Other symptoms may include: Breast fullness Skin texture changes An inward nipple ILC may also cause symptoms seen in all types of breast cancer, which may include: Swelling in all or part of the breast Skin irritation Breast and/or nipple pain Nipple [verywell.com]
But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, possible symptoms of the disease include: A lump in the breast or armpit A thickening or swelling of the breast Dimpling of the breast or skin irritation Red or flaky skin in the nipple [livescience.com]
A lump or lumps in the breast or under the arm Thickening of the skin of the breast nipple tenderness nipple discharge or physical changes such as nipple turned inward or a persistent sore a change in the size or shape of the breast Skin irritation or [breast-cancer.ca]
[…] may include: An increase in the size or shape of the breast Lumps or nodes felt on or inside the breast Skin changes, such as swelling, redness or other visible differences Skin inflammation or area of redness Nipple discharge other than breast milk Irritated [cancercenter.com]
Workup
Patients require a systemic workup to evaluate for metastases to other organ systems, and a multidisciplinary team including oncology, radiation oncology, and ophthalmology are necessary. [eyewiki.aao.org]
Developing the best treatment plan depends on a good, thorough pathologic evaluation as well as a complete workup of both breasts, as noted above. [medicinenet.com]
(See Workup.) Increased public awareness and improved screening have led to earlier diagnosis, at stages amenable to complete surgical resection and curative therapies. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
The treatment is surgical and breast conservation depends on the tumor size. Lymph node exploration is still debated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Tubular breast cancer has an excellent prognosis. [hopkinsmedicine.org]
It has favorable biological characteristics and an excellent prognosis. A 77-year-old woman presented with a lump in the right breast. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Etiology
Etiology and pathogenesis of this type of lesion in the breast is uncertain. The most common sources of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the breast are lung, esophagus, cervix, and urinary bladder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
ICD-10-CM Codes › C00-D49 Neoplasms › C50-C50 Malignant neoplasms of breast › Use Additional Use Additional Help Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10data.com]
In contrast, exudates reflect the presence of primary pleural disease and require etiological investigation1. [scielo.br]
Although the outcome of our patient population reaffirms differences between the two groups the etiology of the perceived aggressiveness of this phenotype remains undetermined. [omicsonline.org]
These data support the evidence that some breast cancers share etiologic factors with ovarian cancer. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
The purpose of this study is to describe the epidemiology and survival of this rare malignancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare entity and as such knowledge about the pathophysiology, treatment and prognosis are still uncertain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Endocrine Pathophysiology: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2013. Presentations ASNR 2013: “Extracapsular Spread (ECS): Accuracy of Preop CT & MRI in Oral Cavity SCC”. ASNR 2013: “Significance of Extrinsic Tongue Muscle Invasion in Oral Cavity SCC”. [riaco.com]
Types of invasive breast carcinoma include ductal, lobular, and mixed. [5] Pathophysiology To date, the basis for breast carcinoma as the most common primary metastatic process to the orbit is unclear. [eyewiki.aao.org]
Recent advances in the understanding of the molecular pathophysiology of DSRCT should lead to the development of effective molecularly targeted therapies with fewer side effects. [sarcomahelp.org]
Prevention
[…] and early detection of cervical cancer: American Cancer Society, American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and American Society for Clinical Pathology screening guidelines for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer. [nccn.org]
But he is also keen to see “how in the future this work might help prevent more cases of cancer by identifying unknown, preventable causes of it”. [scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org]
Preventive surgery to reduce breast cancer risk. Available online at https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/risk-and-prevention/preventive-surgery-to-reduce-breast-cancer-risk.html. Accessed on April 2019. (February 1, 2018) ACS. [labtestsonline.it]
WHO promotes breast cancer control within the context of national cancer control programmes and integrated to noncommunicable disease prevention and control. [who.int]