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Breast cancer with lymphangitis carcinomatosa

Case contributed by: Dr Paresh K Desai

Presentation:

Carcinoma Breast; abnormal chest radiograph. Asymptomatic patient; CT done after an abnormal chest radiograph (not shown).

Patient Data:

Age: 38
Gender: Female
Race: Indian/Pakistani
From the case: Breast cancer with lymphangitis carcinomatosa
Modality: CT

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CT reveals - mass in the left breast; medistinal adenopathy and features of lymphangitis carcinomatosa.

In addition scattered bony metastatic lesions are seen in dorsal vertebrae.

Case Discussion:

Lymphangitis carcinomaotosa is a common association with carcinoma breast.

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