Synchronous surgery and immediate reconstruction of double primary cancers of the ovary and breast

Chao Hsin Huang, Yur Ren Kuo, Yu Chieh Chen, Shen Liang Shih*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Introduction: There has been an ongoing debate about the benefits and risks between synchronous surgery and two independent surgery of ovary tumor removal and breast reconstruction. Here we report a synchronous oncological surgery and immediate postmastectomy reconstruction of double primary cancers of the ovary and breast. Patient concerns: A 58-year-old woman presented with a right breast lump and ascites. Diagnosis: Computed tomography (CT) indicated synchronous breast and ovarian cancer with multiple metastases. Double primary mammary and ovarian cancer was confirmed after a series of evaluations, such as core needle biopsy of the breast tumor. Interventions and outcomes: Synchronous surgery and immediate reconstruction of double primary cancers of the ovary and breast were performed. Post-operative results showed complete resection of ovarian tumor, no post-operative complication, and excellent life quality. Conclusion: Synchronous surgery is warranted as a treatment option for selected cases of double primary cancer. The surgery not only achieved complete removal of one cancer and reduction of the other but also reached excellent breast reconstruction and body shape recovery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E29607
JournalMedicine (United States)
Volume101
Issue number32
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 08 2022
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • case report
  • double primary cancers
  • synchronous surgery

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