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Jung JJ, Cheun JH, Kang E, Shin I, Byeon J, Lee H, Kim HK, Lee HB, Han W, Moon HG. Survival After Contralateral Axillary Metastasis in Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:5189-5196. [PMID: 38695982 PMCID: PMC11236886 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15370-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite stage IV categorization, survival outcomes for breast cancer patients who experience contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis (CAM) remain uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes for patients with metachronous CAM to provide insights into its prognosis and treatment recommendations. METHODS This study retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients who underwent curative surgery for breast cancer and experienced CAM as the first site of distant metastasis (DM) during the follow-up period between January 2001 and April 2023. Survival outcomes of the CAM patients were compared with those of breast cancer patients with other DM via propensity score-matching (PSM). RESULTS The study identified 40 breast cancer patients with metachronous CAM. The estimated 5-year overall survival (OS) was 39.6%, and the progression-free survival was 39.4%. The patients with CAM exhibited marginally better OS than the patients with DM (p = 0.071), but survival similar to that of the patients with isolated supraclavicular node recurrence (SCN) (p = 0.509). Moreover, matching of CAM with DM using two PSM models showed a consistently insignificant survival difference (hazard ratio [HR], 1.47; p = 0.124 vs. HR, 1.19; p = 0.542). Ipsilateral breast tumor recurrences (IBTRs) were experienced by 12 patients before or concurrently with the CAM. These patients exhibited significantly better survival than the remaining patients (HR, 0.28; p = 0.024). CONCLUSION The breast cancer patients with CAM showed survival similar to that for the patients with DM, supporting the current stage IV classification of the CAM. However, CAM associated with IBTR exhibited superior survival outcomes, suggesting that this subset of CAM may benefit from treatments with curative intent.
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- Ji-Jung Jung
- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Behzadi ST, Moser R, Kiesl S, Nano J, Peeken JC, Fischer JC, Fallenberg EM, Huber T, Haller B, Klein E, Kiechle M, Combs SE, Borm KJ. Tumor Contact With Internal Mammary Perforator Vessels as Risk Factor for Gross Internal Mammary Lymph Node Involvement in Patients With Breast Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2024; 119:1455-1463. [PMID: 38458496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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PURPOSE The identification of internal mammary lymph node metastases and the assessment of associated risk factors are crucial for adjuvant regional lymph node irradiation in patients with breast cancer. The current study aims to investigate whether tumor contact with internal mammary perforator vessels is associated with gross internal mammary lymph node involvement. METHODS AND MATERIALS We included 297 patients with primary breast cancer and gross internal mammary (IMN+) and/or axillary metastases as well as 230 patients without lymph node metastases. Based on pretreatment dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, we assessed contact of the tumor with the internal mammary perforating vessels (IMPV). RESULTS A total of 59 patients had ipsilateral IMN+ (iIMN+), 10 patients had contralateral IMN+ (cIMN+), and 228 patients had ipsilateral axillary metastases without IMN; 230 patients had node-negative breast cancer. In patients with iIMN+, 100% of tumors had contact with ipsilateral IMPV, with 94.9% (n = 56) classified as major contact. In iIMN- patients, major IMPV contact was observed in only 25.3% (n = 116), and 36.2% (n = 166) had no IMPV contact at all. Receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed that "major IMPV contact" was more accurate in predicting iIMN+ (area under the curve, 0.85) compared with a multivariate model combining grade of differentiation, tumor site, size, and molecular subtype (area under the curve, 0.65). Strikingly, among patients with cIMN+, 100% of tumors had contact with a crossing contralateral IMPV, whereas in cIMN- patients, IMPVs to the contralateral side were observed in only 53.4% (iIMN+) and 24.8% (iIMN-), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Tumor contact with the IMPV is highly associated with risk of gross IMN involvement. Further studies are warranted to investigate whether this identified risk factor is also associated with microscopic IMN involvement and whether it can assist in the selection of patients with breast cancer for irradiation of the internal mammary lymph nodes.
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- Sophie T Behzadi
- Department of Radiation Oncology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of AI and Informatics in Medicine, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany; Deutsches Konsortium für translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK) - Partner Site Munich, Munich, Germany; Institute of Radiation Medicine, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany.
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Xiao J, Luo J. Primary breast cancer with synchronous contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis: A case report. Asian J Surg 2024:S1015-9584(24)00587-6. [PMID: 38641530 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.03.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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- Jie Xiao
- School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Department of Breast Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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Zhao Q, Yang F, Wu HL, Mo M, Ling YX, Liu GY. Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer: An oligometastatic-like disease. Breast 2023; 72:103589. [PMID: 37839139 PMCID: PMC10582740 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2023.103589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis (CAM) is rare. It remains controversial whether CAM should be regarded as a regional or distant metastatic disease. Our study aims to investigate the accurate clinical orientation and management of CAM. METHODS Two hundred and ninety-nine female patients diagnosed with breast cancer from 2000 to 2014 and confirmed to develop CAM, oligometastasis (OM) or locoregional recurrence (LRR) at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (FUSCC) were included in this study. Baseline information and survival outcomes were analyzed and compared among the three groups. RESULTS Patients with CAM exhibited similar overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) to those with OM, but worse than those with LRR (HR: 0.47 [95 % CI: 0.27-0.85], p = 0.0097; HR:0.39 [95 % CI: 0.24-0.63], p < 0.0001, respectively). Considering the patients presented with CAM or OM as a whole, we found that local treatment combined with systemic treatment did not provide a superior survival benefit over systemic treatment alone. CONCLUSION CAM was similar to an oligometastatic-like disease, and patients with these diseases may benefit from systemic treatment. Adding local treatment failed to significantly improve OS.
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- Qian Zhao
- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Statistics Center, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Coopey SB. Supraclavicular and Contralateral Axillary Lymph Node Involvement in Breast Cancer Patients. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:6100-6105. [PMID: 35794365 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-12134-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ipsilateral supraclavicular disease was reclassified from Stage IV, distant metastatic disease, to Stage IIIC, locally advanced breast cancer 20 years ago. Treatment with curative intent with multimodality therapy has led to improved outcomes over time. In contrast, metastatic disease to contralateral axillary lymph nodes remains as Stage IV distant disease. Despite this, in the absence of other distant metastases, many patients with contralateral axillary disease are treated more aggressively than other Stage IV patients. Outcomes of patients with contralateral axillary disease treated with curative intent are more like patients with ipsilateral supraclavicular disease and other locally advanced breast cancers than patients with de novo distant metastases elsewhere. Therefore, some favor reclassification of contralateral axillary metastases without distant metastasis from Stage IV to Stage III breast cancer similar to ipsilateral supraclavicular metastases.
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Prionas ND, Park CC. Contralateral Disease Begets Contralateral Treatment. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022; 113:490. [PMID: 35777389 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Nicolas D Prionas
- Department of Radiation Oncology, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, San Francisco, California
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McDuff SGR, Blitzblau RC. Postoperative Comprehensive Radiation with Curative Intent. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022; 113:491-492. [PMID: 35777391 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ling DC, Ye JC. Making the Right Choice: Radiate Only What's Left, the Rest is Left. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022; 113:491. [PMID: 35777392 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Diane C Ling
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California
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Zhang L, Wang XZ, Li C, Yu Q, Liu Z, Yu ZY. Contralateral Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis of Breast Cancer: Retrospective Analysis and Literature Review. Front Oncol 2022; 12:869397. [PMID: 35494019 PMCID: PMC9047860 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.869397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundContralateral axillary lymph node metastasis (CAM) is classified as distant metastasis in guidelines, but the prognosis is better than that of stage IV patients. It is controversial to classify CAM as a distant metastasis or a regional metastasis, and the optimal treatment strategy for CAM is unknown.Patients and MethodsBreast cancer patients who were confirmed by pathology and treated at Shandong Cancer Hospital between January 2012 and July 2021 were included in our study. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the patients for their clinical features, pathological diagnosis, treatment strategy, and follow-up data. Survival analysis was calculated by Kaplan–Meier analysis, and patient matching was performed by case–control matching.ResultsA total of 60 patients were included, and there were 49 metachronous CAM cases and 11 synchronous CAM cases. The prognosis of isolated CAM patients was better than that of patients with other distant metastases in terms of CAM-OS and PFS with significant differences (median CAM-OS 71.0 vs. 30.0 months, P=0.022; median PFS 42.0 vs. 11.0 months, P=0.009) and OS without significant differences (median OS 126.0 vs. 79.0 months, P=0.111). The five-year survival rate of isolated CAM patients was 67.4%, and the five-year disease-free survival (DFS) rate was 52.9%. The prognosis of CAM patients was similar to that of N3M0 patients in terms of OS (mean OS 82.4 vs. 65.6 months, P=0.537) and DFS (mean PFS 54.5 vs. 52.6 months, P=0.888). Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) or low-middle level ALND significantly improved the OS (mean OS 237.4 vs. 111.0 months, P=0.011), CAM-OS (mean CAM-OS 105.2 vs. 46.6 months, P = 0.002), and PFS (mean PFS 92.3 vs. 26.9 months, P = 0.001) of isolated CAM patients. Axillary radiotherapy improved PFS, CAM-OS, and OS but without significant differences (mean PFS 80.0 vs. 46.6 months, P = 0.345; mean CAM-OS 86.8 vs. 72.1 months, P = 0.338; mean OS 147.6 vs. 133.0 months, P = 0.426).ConclusionCAM should be diagnosed as local recurrence and treated with aggressive and curative rather than palliative strategies. Contralateral axillary surgery and radiotherapy are recommended for isolated CAM patients.
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- Liang Zhang
- Department of Breast Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Interventional Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Zhi yong Yu,
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Goh IY, Dauway EL. Synchronous contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis in a recurrent breast cancer following previous axillary clearance. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e248741. [PMID: 35354567 PMCID: PMC8968533 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-248741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Ipsilateral axillary lymph node metastasis is common, while contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis (CAM) is uncommon. This report is of a patient that presented with a recurrence of left breast cancer and synchronous CAM, with a distant history of left breast conserving surgery and axillary dissection for invasive carcinoma. The CAM was confirmed following a non-routine lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. This highlights the possibility of CAM representing as locoregional disease rather than advanced stage IV disease.
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- Ian Y Goh
- Department of Surgery, Hervey Bay Hospital, Pialba, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Hervey Bay Hospital, Pialba, Queensland, Australia
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Yoneyama K, Nakagawa M, Hara A. Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis in primary breast cancer: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 92:106810. [PMID: 35180589 PMCID: PMC8857439 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis (CAM) is rare, especially in primary breast cancer. Presentation of case A 71-year-old woman visited our hospital after noticing a mass in her right breast. A mass of 5 cm in diameter with skin infiltration was palpable on the medial side of the right breast. She underwent a needle biopsy and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. On various imaging modalities, there were no distant metastases but bilateral axillary lymph node metastases were found. She underwent preoperative chemotherapy and showed a clinical partial response. After thorough discussion, she opted for surgery and underwent partial mastectomy of the right breast and bilateral axillary lymph node dissection. Histopathological examination revealed residual breast tumor and one metastatic axillary lymph node on each side. Postoperative radiotherapy and hormone therapy were performed. The patient is alive and recurrence-free as of 1 year after the start of treatment. Conclusion CAM is often regarded as distant metastasis, but can be considered curable if there is no distant metastasis to other organs. CAM without distant metastasis to other organs should be treated with curative intent in order to avoid a disadvantage to the patient. The case was primary breast cancer with contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis. This was metastasis of true primary breast cancer and is rare. The patient is alive without recurrence as of 1 year after multimodal treatment. Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis can be treated with curative intent.
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- Kimiyasu Yoneyama
- Department of Breast Surgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, Hiratsuka, Japan.
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, Hiratsuka, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, Hiratsuka, Japan
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Lin H, Lin J, Wu Y, Liang G, Sun J, Chen L. Exploring the Prognosis of Breast Cancer with Synchronous Distant Nonregional Lymph Node Metastasis and Establishing a Predictive Model: A Population-Based Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:5027457. [PMID: 35071594 PMCID: PMC8769852 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5027457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to explore the prognosis of breast cancer patients with synchronous isolated distant-lymph node metastasis (SDLNM). METHODS We extracted information from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were used to compare overall survival (OS). Fine-Gray test was utilized to compare breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS). We applied propensity score matching (PSM) to balance confounders. In total, 692 SDLNM patients were allocated into training and validation cohorts. Univariate and multivariate analyses were implemented to determine independent prognostic variables. A nomogram predicting OS of SDLNM patients was constructed. Calibration curves and receiver operating characteristic curves were utilized to access the predictive model. RESULTS Cox regression and PSM analysis showed that the prognosis of SDLNM patients was similar to breast cancer patients in stage TnN3cM0 and superior to patients with other oligometastasis (SDLNM vs. TnN3cM0, p = 0.778; SDLNM vs. other oligometastasis: HR 0.767, 95% CI, 0.672-0.875, p < 0.001). A nomogram was established to predict 1-, 3-, and 5-year OS for SDLNM patients. All C-indexes and AUCs were greater than 0.7. Calibration curves implied accurate prediction. For patients receiving mastectomy, postoperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy were significant. CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer with SDLNM has a similar OS and BCSS with locally advanced disease. Comprehensive treatment was associated with better prognosis compared with palliative therapy. We constructed a predictive model for SDLNM breast cancer. It will be necessary to design large-scale prospective trials to confirm our results and validate the predictive model.
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- Hong Lin
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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Kim J, Jung HK, Kim W. Metachronous Contralateral Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis from Invasive Breast Carcinoma: A Case Report with Imaging Findings. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY 2022; 83:239-245. [PMID: 36237360 PMCID: PMC9238203 DOI: 10.3348/jksr.2021.0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Jieun Kim
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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Nash AL, Thomas SM, Plichta JK, Fayanju OM, Hwang ES, Greenup RA, Rosenberger LH. Contralateral Axillary Nodal Metastases: Stage IV Disease or a Manifestation of Progressive Locally Advanced Breast Cancer? Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:5544-5552. [PMID: 34287787 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10461-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Contralateral axillary nodal metastases (CAM) is classified as stage IV disease, although many centers treat CAM with curative intent. We hypothesized that patients with CAM, treated with multimodality therapy, would have improved overall survival (OS) versus patients with distant metastatic disease (M1) and similar OS to those with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). METHODS Using the NCDB (2004-2016), we categorized adult patients with node-positive breast cancer into three study groups: LABC, CAM, and M1. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to visualize the unadjusted OS. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the association of study group with OS. RESULTS A total of 94,487 patients were identified: 122 with CAM, 12,325 with LABC, and 82,040 with M1 (median follow-up 63.6 months). LABC and CAM patients had similar histology and rates of chemotherapy and endocrine therapy receipt. However, the CAM group had significantly larger tumors, more estrogen-receptor expression, higher T-stage, and more mastectomies than the LABC group. Compared with M1 patients, CAM patients were more likely to have grade 3 and cT4 tumors. Patients with CAM and LABC had similar 5-year unadjusted OS and significantly improved OS vs M1 patients. After adjustment, LABC and CAM patients continued to have similar OS and better OS vs M1 patients. CONCLUSIONS CAM patients who receive multi-modal therapy with curative intent may have OS more comparable to LABC patients than M1 patients. Out data support a reevaluation of whether CAM should remain classified as M1, as N3 may better reflect disease prognosis and treatment goals.
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- Amanda L Nash
- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.,Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA. .,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
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Postlewait LM, Teshome M, Adesoye T, DeSnyder SM, Lim B, Kuerer HM, Bedrosian I, Sun SX, Woodward WA, Le-Petross HT, Valero V, Ueno NT, Lucci A. Contralateral Axillary Metastasis in Patients with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:8610-8621. [PMID: 34125346 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10148-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nearly one-third of patients with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) present with de novo stage IV disease. There are limited data on frequency and clinical outcomes of contralateral axillary metastasis (CAM) in IBC with no consensus diagnostic and treatment guidelines. PATIENTS AND METHODS Frequency of synchronous CAM was calculated in unilateral IBC patients at a single center (10/2004-6/2019). Clinicopathologic variables, diagnostic evaluation, treatment received, and overall survival (OS) were assessed and compared. RESULTS Of 588 unilateral IBC patients, 49 (8.3%) had synchronous CAM. Of these, 32 (65.3%) also presented with metastatic disease at another distant site. CAM was not associated with age, tumor laterality, breast cancer subtype, grade, or cN stage (p > 0.05). The sensitivity/specificity to detect CAM was as follows: mammography (18.2%/99.2%), ultrasound (92.3%/95.5%), PET (90.1/99.1%), and MRI (76.0%/98.6%). Following systemic therapy, 22 patients had contralateral axillary surgery, and 18 received adjuvant contralateral nodal radiation. On multivariable analysis including tumor receptor subtypes, patients with stage IV-isolated CAM has statistically similar survival to stage III patients (HR 1.37, 95% CI 0.70-2.69, p = 0.36). Patients with Stage IV non-CAM (HR 2.18, 95% CI 1.66-2.85, p < 0.001) and stage IV-CAM plus other distant metastasis (HR 2.57, 95% CI 1.59-4.16, p < 0.001) had higher risk of death (reference: stage III disease). CONCLUSIONS CAM in IBC was diagnosed in 8.3% of patients at presentation and was best identified by ultrasound and PET. We recommend routine contralateral axillary ultrasound as part of staging for all IBC patients. Diagnosis of CAM is a key first step toward much-needed prospective clinical trials evaluating management and outcomes of CAM in IBC.
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- Lauren M Postlewait
- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Cancer Medicine, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Cancer Medicine, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Cancer Medicine, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. .,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Lakshmi HN, Sharma M, Puj KS, Pandya SJ. Contralateral Axillary Metastasis in Breast Carcinoma: Case Report and Review of Literature. Niger J Surg 2021; 27:84-86. [PMID: 34012251 PMCID: PMC8112369 DOI: 10.4103/njs.njs_9_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The clinical dilemma of management of isolated contralateral axillary metastasis (CAM) in carcinoma breast remains unsolved. We report a case of metachronous contralateral left axillary metastasis in a 54-year-old postmenopausal woman, its management, and review of literature. After ruling out distant metastasis and occult primary in the opposite breast, curative treatment was planned. She underwent left axillary lymph node dissection which on histopathology showed metastatic carcinoma. Management of CAM with curative or palliative intent and whether to consider them as locoregional or distant metastasis remains controversial. CAM may occur due to the locoregional spread of disease, and hence, curative intent of treatment should be offered to these patients.
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- Harish Neelamraju Lakshmi
- Breast and Thoracic Unit 1, Department of Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Breast and Thoracic Unit 1, Department of Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Breast and Thoracic Unit 1, Department of Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Breast and Thoracic Unit 1, Department of Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Salih AM, Hammood ZD, Hassan MN, Baba HO, Muhialdeen AS, Abdullah IY, Abdulla BA, Kakamad FH, Mustafa SM, Mohammed SH, Mustafa MQ. Breast cancer metastasizing to the contralateral axilla several years after treatment: A case report with literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 82:105900. [PMID: 33962262 PMCID: PMC8113825 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.105900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction and importance Lymph node metastasis is the most prominent prognostic factor in breast cancer. The aim of this paper is to report a case of contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis (CAM) which look like metachronous initially, but histopathologicaly confirmed as synchronous CAM. Case presentation A-44-year old female was a known case of left breast cancer five years prior to this presentation (T2,N2,M0, grade III, Triple negative, multifocal invasive ductal carcinoma). On follow up, multiple contralateral axillary suspicious lymph nodes were discovered. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology from the lesion revealed grade III, Triple negative, invasive ductal carcinoma consistent with metastasis from the left invasive ductal carcinoma. Bilateral mastectomy and right axillary dissection were performed. The histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry showed left breast recurrent 0.5 cm grade III, Triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma. Discussion If a cancer is found in the contralateral axilla, three main potential sources should be considered: contralateral spread from the original breast tumor, metastasis from an occult primary in the ipsilateral breast, and metastasis from an extramammary site. Conclusion Although CAM in patients with breast cancer is an uncommon condition, it is still possible to occur. There is a controversy regarding the appropriate management. Lymph node metastasis is the most prominent prognostic factor in breast cancer. Ipsilateral axillary lymphnode metastasis is the most common site of involvement. Contralateral axillary lymphnode metastasis is an unusual finding. In this paper, a case of synchronous contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis has been discussed.
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- Abdulwahid M Salih
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Str, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Str, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Str, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Str, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Str, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Str, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Str, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Faculty of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Department Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq.
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- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq; Department of Medical Analysis, Tishk International University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Abdulla HA, AlQaseer A, Bukamal Z, Alrayes A. Contralateral axillary metastasis: a diagnostic and therapeutic clinical dilemma. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/2/e240036. [PMID: 33563673 PMCID: PMC7875287 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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We report a 61-year-old woman with primary right breast cancer and metastatic lymphadenopathy in the contralateral axilla. This case represents a clinical dilemma because primary breast cancer, occult contralateral breast cancer and extra-mammary primary lesion can all be the source of the contralateral axillary metastasis. The patient underwent bilateral modified radical mastectomy. Immunohistochemistry revealed that the right breast was positive for estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR), but negative for human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2). In contrast, the right and left axillary lymph nodes were positive for ER, but negative for PR and HER2. There was no evidence of occult primary cancers or extra-mammary tumours.
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- Department of Surgery, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Surgery, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Surgery, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain
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Herrera-Martínez Y, Acevedo-Bañez I, De-Bonilla-Damiá Á, Fernández-Rodríguez P, Sousa JM, Jiménez-Hoyuela García JM. Contralateral Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in a Patient with Relapsed Breast Cancer: Locoregional Event or Distant Metastasis Disease? Oncol Res Treat 2021; 44:128-131. [PMID: 33440391 DOI: 10.1159/000513661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis (CAM) is a rare clinical condition in patients with breast cancer. It can be explained from hematogenous spread from the original primary tumor (stage IV) to aberrant regional lymphatic drainage to the contralateral axilla. However, according to the current clinical guidelines, regardless of its origin, CAM is considered as metastatic disease. CASE PRESENTATION A 68-year-old woman presented with relapsed right breast cancer; lymphoscintigraphy showed only one sentinel lymph node (SLN) in the contralateral axilla (left region). Twenty-four hours later, the patient underwent upper internal quadrantectomy and bilateral selective lymph node biopsy. The final pathological analysis revealed one contralateral macrometastasis (>4 mm) in one left SLN. Subsequently, second-level left lymphadenectomy was performed. Currently the patient is being treated with chemotherapy, with appropriate clinical response. DISCUSSION Our patient was considered to be node-positive rather than having metastatic disease since the preoperative lymphoscintigraphy demonstrated contralateral lymphatic drainage. Through preoperative scan in patients with relapsed breast cancer with clinically negative lymph nodes and CAM, it is possible to identify those cases that would benefit from therapy with curative intention.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Seville, Spain
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Magnoni F, Colleoni M, Mattar D, Corso G, Bagnardi V, Frassoni S, Santomauro G, Jereczek-Fossa BA, Veronesi P, Galimberti V, Sacchini V, Intra M. Contralateral Axillary Lymph Node Metastases from Breast Carcinoma: Is it Time to Review TNM Cancer Staging? Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:4488-4499. [PMID: 32436193 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08605-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis (CAM) is an infrequent clinical condition currently considered an M1, stage IV, disease. Due to the absence of shared data on CAM significance and on its therapeutic approach, be it curative or simply palliative, its management is still uncertain and undoubtedly represents a clinical challenge. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with pathologically confirmed metachronous CAM were retrospectively evaluated. All patients had been managed at the European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy, from 1997. Patients with distant metastases at the time of CAM were excluded. Possible treatments included surgery, systemic therapy and RT (radiotherapy). Outcomes were evaluated as rates of disease-free survival (DFS) and of overall survival (OS). RESULTS Forty-seven patients with CAM were included in the study. Metachronous CAM occurred 73 months (range 5-500 months) after diagnosis of the primary tumor. The median follow-up time was 5.4 years (interquartile range 2.9-7.0 years). The estimated OS was 72% at 5 years (95% CI 54-83), and 61% at 8 years (95% CI 43-75). The estimated DFS was 61% at 5 years (95% CI 44-74), and 42% at 8 years (95% CI 25-59). CONCLUSION These findings, together with those from previous studies, show that CAM outcome, particularly if measured as OS, appear better than at other sites of distant dissemination, when CAM is subjected to surgical and systemic treatments with a curative intent. Therefore, a new clinical scenario is suggested where, in the TNM system, CAM is no longer classified as a stage IV, but as an N3 disease.
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- Francesca Magnoni
- Division of Breast Cancer Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
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- Division of Breast Cancer Medical Treatments, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Cancer Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Cancer Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Service of Data Management, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Division of Radiotherapy, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Cancer Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Cancer Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Cancer Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Cancer Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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Gingerich J, Kapenhas E, Morgani J, Heimann A. Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis in second primary Breast cancer: Case report and review of the literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2017; 40:47-49. [PMID: 28938128 PMCID: PMC5608501 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2017] [Revised: 08/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The rare entity of contra-lateral axillary lymph node metastasis(CAM) has been a debatable topic in the realm of breast cancer management for many years. There remains controversy over whether CAM should be considered distant metastasis or locoregional spread. It is also uncertain why or how CAM occurs. In this case report and review of the literature, we present an 81-year-old female with an apparent second primary breast cancer with synchronous CAM. This paper describes a scenario of altered lymphatic drainage which likely lead to CAM. In this situation, we propose that CAM should be treated with curative intent rather than stage IV disease. We also attempted to gain a better understanding of the histopathology and tumor characteristics of tumors associated with CAM. Our patient was treated with curative intent and remains disease free for over 18 months. This supports the theory that patients with distorted lymphatic drainage from prior interventions who have CAM, should be treated as locoregional extension of the disease.
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- Jacob Gingerich
- Department of Durgery Radiology Pathology, Southampton Hospital, Southampton, New York, United States.
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- Department of Durgery Radiology Pathology, Southampton Hospital, Southampton, New York, United States
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- Department of Durgery Radiology Pathology, Southampton Hospital, Southampton, New York, United States
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- Department of Durgery Radiology Pathology, Southampton Hospital, Southampton, New York, United States
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Unusual Contralateral Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in a Second Primary Breast Cancer Detected by FDG PET/CT and Lymphoscintigraphy. Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2017; 51:350-353. [PMID: 29242730 DOI: 10.1007/s13139-017-0485-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2017] [Revised: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Contralateral metastatic axillary lymph nodes in a patient with breast cancer is a rare condition. Here, we present a 55-year-old woman with a second primary breast cancer. The patient underwent 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) for staging work-up. Additionally, preoperative lymphoscintigraphy was performed to detect sentinel lymph nodes. FDG PET/CT demonstrated increased FDG uptake in the left nipple and right axillary lymph nodes. Lymphoscintigraphy identified the right axillary lymph nodes which was consistent with the FDG PET/CT findings. This case emphasizes the usefulness of FDG PET/CT and lymphoscintigraphy for identifying unpredictable contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis from a second primary breast cancer.
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