[The urinary bladder is an uncommon site of metastasis from breast cancer].

Gynecol Obstet Fertil

Service d'urologie et de transplantation rénale, CHU de Grenoble, CS 10217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 09, France; Université Joseph-Fourier, BP 53, 38041 Grenoble cedex 09, France.

Published: November 2014

Bladder metastasis of breast origin are rare. Lobular carcinoma is the most frequent histological subtype of the primary tumor. This secondary location can be the only one or can be associated with other locations. The prognosis is poor. The period between primary breast tumor and the development of bladder metastasis is variable. Herein is reported the case of a 68-year-old woman presenting with irritative disorders. Urological examination was performed and made the diagnosis. When having a history of breast cancer, the occurrence of urinary symptoms require radiographics and a cystoscopy.

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