Ovarian carcinoma metastatic to breast: a case report and review of the literature

Breast metastasis from ovarian carcinoma is a rare event, with only 26 cases being previously reported in the English literature. The twenty-seventh such case is presented herein, and the literature on this topic is reviewed. Metastases to the breast from the ovary signal widespread metastases and generally herald a rapid deterioration and death. Although rare, it is important that metastatic cancer to the breast be differentiated from primary breast carcinoma as both the treatment and prognosis differ significantly.