Managing the Expected, Diagnosing the Unexpected: A Rare Presentation of Undiagnosed Breast Carcinoma-A Case Report

Metastatic breast cancer (BrC) is a common condition. Primary metastatic sites are lung, liver, and bone. BrC rarely metastasizes to the bladder, and primarily at an advanced stage. We present an unusual case of BrC diagnosed in a woman presenting with gross hematuria and irritative voiding symptoms...

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Main Authors: Stine Marie Dalsborg Madsen, Louise Andersen Lynggård, Christina Stilling, Pernille Skjold Kingo
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Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Urological Surgery
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Online Access:https://jurolsurgery.org/articles/managing-the-expected-diagnosing-the-unexpected-a-rare-presentation-of-undiagnosed-breast-carcinoma-a-case-report/doi/jus.galenos.2024.2024-1-4
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description Metastatic breast cancer (BrC) is a common condition. Primary metastatic sites are lung, liver, and bone. BrC rarely metastasizes to the bladder, and primarily at an advanced stage. We present an unusual case of BrC diagnosed in a woman presenting with gross hematuria and irritative voiding symptoms. Cystoscopy revealed a small benign-looking process at the bladder dome, biopsy was performed, and histology revealed metastatic lobular BrC. Further diagnostics confirmed the diagnosis and medical treatment was initiated. Gross hematuria should always be properly investigated, and bladder biopsies taken at the smallest suspicion, to avoid overlooking malignancy and secure the accurate diagnosis.
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spelling doaj-art-1feab1c710e44ef19efb3701477964a32024-12-20T08:10:49ZengGalenos YayineviJournal of Urological Surgery2148-95802024-12-0111424024210.4274/jus.galenos.2024.2024-1-4Managing the Expected, Diagnosing the Unexpected: A Rare Presentation of Undiagnosed Breast Carcinoma-A Case ReportStine Marie Dalsborg Madsen0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0316-0096Louise Andersen Lynggård1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6026-5463Christina Stilling2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4356-8523Pernille Skjold Kingo3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2541-7369Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Urology, Aarhus, DenmarkViborg Hospital, Clinic of Pathology, Viborg, DenmarkAarhus University Hospital, Department of Pathology, Aarhus, DenmarkAarhus University Hospital, Department of Urology, Aarhus, DenmarkMetastatic breast cancer (BrC) is a common condition. Primary metastatic sites are lung, liver, and bone. BrC rarely metastasizes to the bladder, and primarily at an advanced stage. We present an unusual case of BrC diagnosed in a woman presenting with gross hematuria and irritative voiding symptoms. Cystoscopy revealed a small benign-looking process at the bladder dome, biopsy was performed, and histology revealed metastatic lobular BrC. Further diagnostics confirmed the diagnosis and medical treatment was initiated. Gross hematuria should always be properly investigated, and bladder biopsies taken at the smallest suspicion, to avoid overlooking malignancy and secure the accurate diagnosis.https://jurolsurgery.org/articles/managing-the-expected-diagnosing-the-unexpected-a-rare-presentation-of-undiagnosed-breast-carcinoma-a-case-report/doi/jus.galenos.2024.2024-1-4breast cancerhematuriabladder cancerpathologycase report
spellingShingle Stine Marie Dalsborg Madsen
Louise Andersen Lynggård
Christina Stilling
Pernille Skjold Kingo
Managing the Expected, Diagnosing the Unexpected: A Rare Presentation of Undiagnosed Breast Carcinoma-A Case Report
Journal of Urological Surgery
breast cancer
hematuria
bladder cancer
pathology
case report
title Managing the Expected, Diagnosing the Unexpected: A Rare Presentation of Undiagnosed Breast Carcinoma-A Case Report
title_full Managing the Expected, Diagnosing the Unexpected: A Rare Presentation of Undiagnosed Breast Carcinoma-A Case Report
title_fullStr Managing the Expected, Diagnosing the Unexpected: A Rare Presentation of Undiagnosed Breast Carcinoma-A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Managing the Expected, Diagnosing the Unexpected: A Rare Presentation of Undiagnosed Breast Carcinoma-A Case Report
title_short Managing the Expected, Diagnosing the Unexpected: A Rare Presentation of Undiagnosed Breast Carcinoma-A Case Report
title_sort managing the expected diagnosing the unexpected a rare presentation of undiagnosed breast carcinoma a case report
topic breast cancer
hematuria
bladder cancer
pathology
case report
url https://jurolsurgery.org/articles/managing-the-expected-diagnosing-the-unexpected-a-rare-presentation-of-undiagnosed-breast-carcinoma-a-case-report/doi/jus.galenos.2024.2024-1-4
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