Breast cancer metastasis to the nasopharynx: A case report
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women, with metastasis posing a significant clinical challenge. However, spread to the nasopharynx and nasal cavity is exceptionally rare. The current study presents the case of a 53-year-old woman diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast, which later metastasized to the nasopharynx. Despite undergoing modified radical mastectomy, chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, the patient developed symptoms indicative of distant metastasis. The present study reviews the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for such rare occurrences, offering insights into effective management. The study analyzes this case alongside previously reported instances with the aim of enhancing awareness and facilitating early detection and intervention.
Authors
- Guohua Yu
- Yandong Bian
- Song Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6412-5740)
- Xin Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4999-626X)
- Hui Fu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3203-3301)
- Yuhui Nie
Institutions
- Weifang People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oncology Letters
- Published
- 2025-05-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.15077
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00