Recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses: A case report
Malignant melanoma is a tumor that originates from melanocytes. Melanoma commonly metastasizes to the lungs, brain, or any other solid organ. Herein, we describe the case of a 69-year-old woman with a previous history of cutaneous melanoma who presented with a newly developed palpable breast mass. S...
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| description | Malignant melanoma is a tumor that originates from melanocytes. Melanoma commonly metastasizes to the lungs, brain, or any other solid organ. Herein, we describe the case of a 69-year-old woman with a previous history of cutaneous melanoma who presented with a newly developed palpable breast mass. Subsequent imaging findings and histopathologic examination results of biopsy specimens revealed bilateral breast masses consistent with malignant melanoma. Most breast malignancies originate from a primary breast cancer tissue. This case highlights the importance and implications of obtaining a complete medical history when evaluating the possible outcomes of malignant melanoma. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b2918341f9c34d72b3d98453951bd19d2022-12-22T01:43:33ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332020-10-01151017311735Recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses: A case reportRoyale Lim, BSc0University of Pikeville- Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine; Magnolia Regional Health Center, 611 Alcorn Dr., Corinth 38834, MS, USAMalignant melanoma is a tumor that originates from melanocytes. Melanoma commonly metastasizes to the lungs, brain, or any other solid organ. Herein, we describe the case of a 69-year-old woman with a previous history of cutaneous melanoma who presented with a newly developed palpable breast mass. Subsequent imaging findings and histopathologic examination results of biopsy specimens revealed bilateral breast masses consistent with malignant melanoma. Most breast malignancies originate from a primary breast cancer tissue. This case highlights the importance and implications of obtaining a complete medical history when evaluating the possible outcomes of malignant melanoma.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320302995Melanomametastasisbreastmammogramultrasonographymalignant |
| spellingShingle | Royale Lim, BSc Recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses: A case report Radiology Case Reports Melanoma metastasis breast mammogram ultrasonography malignant |
| title | Recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses: A case report |
| title_full | Recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses: A case report |
| title_short | Recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses: A case report |
| title_sort | recurrent malignant melanoma presenting as multiple bilateral breast masses a case report |
| topic | Melanoma metastasis breast mammogram ultrasonography malignant |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320302995 |
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