A case report of synchronous breast and lung cancer with three different pathologic diagnoses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple primary malignant tumors (MPMTs) pose a significant clinical challenge, denoting the occurrence of two or more distinct malignant tumors with differing histological characteristics, all diagnosed within a 6-month timeframe. MPMT is a rare condition and due to the unique treatment requirements for each specific cancer type, it is crucial for healthcare professionals to accurately differentiate between metastatic growth and distinct primary tumors.

Case description

In this case report, we present a 41-year-old female patient who received diagnoses of three separate synchronous primary tumors. The patient presented for evaluation of a right breast mass that had been present for 1 year. Initial diagnostic tests, including mammography and ultrasound, did not p

SUBMITTER: Khan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11292063 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature