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Bilateral orbital tumour as the presentation of mammographically occult breast cancer.

Authors :
Lell M
Schulz-Wendtland R
Hafner A
Magener A
Bautz WA
Tomandl BF
Source :
Neuroradiology [Neuroradiology] 2004 Aug; Vol. 46 (8), pp. 682-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2004 Jul 08.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

We report a rare case of bilateral orbital metastases as the presentation in a 63-year-old woman. Biopsy of a diffusely infiltrated medial rectus muscle suggested metastatic adenocarcinoma. Investigation revealed a palpable mass of the right breast not shown on mammography or sonography. Invasive lobular carcinoma was found at core-needle biopsy with histological features identical to those of the orbital lesion. Metastases to the extraocular muscles are uncommon, particularly as the initial abnormality in the absence of disseminated disease.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0028-3940
Volume :
46
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Neuroradiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15243723
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-003-1106-x