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Breast cancer with lymphangitis carcinomatosa

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

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

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Left breast mass, mediastinal lymphadenopathy and features of lymphangitis carcinomatosis.

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

Case Discussion

Lymphangitis carcinomatosis is a common association with breast carcinoma.

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