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. 2008 Winter;8(4):208-12.

Breast cancer metastatic to the urinary bladder

Jennifer Ramsey, Edwin N Beckman, J Christian Winters

Breast cancer metastatic to the urinary bladder

Jennifer Ramsey et al. Ochsner J. 2008 Winter.

Abstract

Breast cancer is common and has the potential to spread to multiple organs. This article describes metastasis to the urinary bladder. In most instances, breast cancer metastatic to the bladder is associated with other pelvic organ metastasis. In patients with known metastatic breast cancer, bladder screening is not warranted. However, if lower urinary tract symptoms persist, an evaluation of the bladder should be considered to rule out metastatic involvement.

Keywords: Bladder; bladder tumor; breast; hematuria; incontinence; metastasis.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. A. CT scan revealing extensive bladder wall thickening and filling defect.
Figure B. Bilateral hydronephrosis as a result of ureteral compression.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Lobular carcinoma of the breast metastatic to the bladder (hematoxylin and eosin, original magnification × 250).
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