AI Article Synopsis
- - Breast cancer (BrC) is the most common cancer in women, and most deaths related to it are due to metastasis, which is the spread of cancer to other parts of the body.
- - Common areas where BrC metastasizes include lymph nodes, liver, lungs, bones, and brain, with instances of bladder metastasis being rare.
- - A case is reported where a patient with a history of BrC showed bladder metastasis, exhibiting symptoms like blood in urine (hematuria), low urinary tract issues, and swelling of the kidneys (hydronephrosis).
Article Abstract
Breast cancer (BrC) is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in woman and most BrC related deaths are due to metastasis. BrC frequently metastasizes to the lymph nodes, liver, lung, bone and brain while the urinary bladder is considered as an unusual site for breast metastasis. We report a case of bladder metastasis identified in a patient with past BrC history, presenting with hematuria, low urinary tract symptoms, and hydronephrosis.
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