World J Breast Cancer Res | Volume 1, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

Unusual Location of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Brendan P Lovasik¹ and Monica Rizzo^1,2*

¹Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, USA
²Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, USA

^*Correspondance to: Monica Rizzo 

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Abstract

Metastatic spread from non-head and neck tumors to the paranasal sinuses is exceedingly rare. We present a case of breast cancer metastasis to the paranasal sinus which occurred 30 years after modified radical mastectomy. She presented with recurrent bouts of severe sinusitis with progressive right-sided periorbital swelling, nasal discharge, and vision loss. A brain MRI showed a maxillary sinus mass. She underwent to surgical decompression. Pathology confirmed metastatic breast cancer. An extensive literature review revealed few cases of spread to the paranasal sinuses from distant primary malignancy. When such cases do arise, most are from renal or lung cancers. A high index of suspicion should be employed to diagnosed metastatic breast cancer to paranasal sinuses.

Citation:

Lovasik BP, Rizzo M. Unusual Location of Metastatic Breast Cancer. World J Breast Cancer Res. 2018;1(1):1005.