Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2023; 11(11): 2559-2566
Published online Apr 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i11.2559
Successful treatment of breast metastasis from primary transverse colon cancer: A case report
Xin Jiao, Fang-Zhou Xing, Mi-Mi Zhai, Peng Sun
Xin Jiao, Fang-Zhou Xing, Peng Sun, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261041, Shandong Province, China
Mi-Mi Zhai, Department of Digestive System, Weifang People’s Hospital, Weifang 261041, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Jiao X reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Xing FZ was the patient’s primary doctor and substantially contributed to the conception and design of the study and acquisition of the data; Zhai MM substantially contributed to the data acquisition; Sun P was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of this case report.
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Corresponding author: Peng Sun, PhD, Doctor, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, No. 2428 Yuhe Road, Kuiwen District, Weifang 261041, Shandong Province, China. 1105031456@qq.com
Received: January 18, 2023
Peer-review started: January 18, 2023
First decision: February 7, 2023
Revised: February 13, 2023
Accepted: March 23, 2023
Article in press: March 23, 2023
Published online: April 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Breast metastasis from colon cancer is rare. The prognosis is poor and conservative treatment is mainly adopted. We present a rare case of breast metastasis from colon cancer in a young patient who received chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) combined with targeted therapy (cetuximab) after undergoing transverse colectomy and lumpectomy. There was no recurrence or metastasis during the 16-mo follow-up after lumpectomy, and the treatment effect was good.