[A case of breast cancer treated with chemotherapy after resection of giant ovarian metastasis].

Abstract

A 49-year-old female patient presented with lower abdominal pain and constipation. Computed tomography revealed left breast cancer with lymph node metastases, a peritoneal metastasis, bilateral hydronephrosis, and ovarian metastasis. The giant ovarian metastasis occupied the pelvic cavity and was responsible for her symptoms of digestive obstruction. Both ovaries were resected as a palliative measure. Three cycles of weekly paclitaxel were successfully administered, leading to the disappearance of malignant ascites. Hence, reduction surgery for ovarian metastasis in the treatment of breast cancer increased the effectiveness of the chemotherapy by improving the patient's general condition.

• Authors: Yasumichi Yagi, Tsutomu Maeda, Yutaka Yoshimitsu, Hiroshi Sakuma
• Journal: Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy (Gan To Kagaku Ryoho) Vol. 41 Issue 5 Pg. 633-5 (May 2014) ISSN: 0385-0684 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 24917011 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
• Paclitaxel

Topics

• Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic (therapeutic use)
• Breast Neoplasms (drug therapy, pathology)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Fatal Outcome
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Neoplasm Staging
• Ovarian Neoplasms (drug therapy, secondary, surgery)
• Paclitaxel (therapeutic use)
• Palliative Care