Abstract
We aimed to analyze a case of breast metastases from cutaneous malignant melanoma with the literature findings. After performing lumpectomy for the metastatic mass, the patient received oral temozolamide. Four months after the therapy of metastatic disease patient died. Since breast metastases of malignant melanoma are rare, they are reported as a marker of disseminated disease. Agressive surgical procedures are unneccesary. Lumpectomy or quadrantectomy seems to be sufficent surgical procedures. Chemotherapy regimens for metastatic malignant melanoma have been thought as useless.
Keywords:
Breast metastases, melanoma, temozolamide
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