Recurrent invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast with metastasis to the uterine cervix: A case report

Abstract

This article presents a case of cervical metastasis from recurrence of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast >20 years after initial diagnosis. The diagnosis was made after the patient presented with three months of intermittent post-menopausal vaginal spotting. She underwent palliative radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy and was disease free at the time of writing. Cervical metastasis of a primary breast cancer is extremely rare and can present with a variety of symptoms. This case report highlights the importance of life-long gynecologic care and surveillance in patients with a history of breast cancer.

Keywords

• Cervical cancer
• Breast cancer
• Cervical cancer treatment
• Gynecologic oncology
• Breast cancer recurrence
• Chemotherapy