Breast Cancer Metastasis Mimicking Cholangiocarcinoma: A Case Report

Authors

  • Hasan Bostanci Gazi University
  • Mahir Nasirov Gazi University
  • Cagri Ahmet Buyukkasap Gazi University
  • Kursat Dikmen Gazi University
  • Hande Koksal Gazi University
  • Mustafa Kerem Gazi University

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common tumor and the main cause of death for malignancy in women. Common sites of metastasis include bones, lungs, lymph nodes, liver and brain. Although widespread metastases can compress or infiltrate the bile ducts, direct metastatic involvement of extrahepatic bile ducts are rare. Herein we present a patient with a history of breast cancer who is an exceptional case with metastatic infiltration of extrahepatic bile ducts in the absence of hepatic lesions and any other systemic metastasis.  

Author Biographies

Hasan Bostanci, Gazi University

Department of General Surgery

Mahir Nasirov, Gazi University

Department of General Surgery

Cagri Ahmet Buyukkasap, Gazi University

Department of General Surgery

Kursat Dikmen, Gazi University

Department of General Surgery

Hande Koksal, Gazi University

Department of General Surgery

Mustafa Kerem, Gazi University

Department of General Surgery

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Published

28.06.2017

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