A rare case of a malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast associated with secretion of beta‐human chorionic gonadotropin

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 984-985
Author(s):  
Lauren Andring ◽  
Abir Tawil ◽  
Rohan Deraniyagala
Keyword(s):  
Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Phyllodes Tumor ◽  
Malignant Phyllodes Tumor ◽  
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

scholarly journals A Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy Presenting with a Negative Urine Pregnancy Test

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johnathan Michael Sheele ◽  
Rachel Bernstein ◽  
Francis L. Counselman
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Early Pregnancy ◽  
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Pregnancy Test ◽  
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Urine Pregnancy Test

A negative urine pregnancy test in the emergency department traditionally excludes the diagnosis of pregnancy. We report a rare case of ruptured ectopic pregnancy in a patient with a negative urine pregnancy test but with a serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) of 10 mIU/mL. The patient developed hemoperitoneum and required laparoscopy by Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/Gyn). This case highlights the fallibility of the urine pregnancy test in diagnosing early pregnancy.

Hyperthyroidism in men with germ cell tumors and high levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin

Cancer ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (5) ◽  
pp. 1286-1290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio A. Giralt ◽  
Francisco Dexeus ◽  
Robert Amato ◽  
Avishay Sella ◽  
Christopher Logothetis
Keyword(s):  
Germ Cell ◽  
Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Germ Cell Tumors ◽  
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

scholarly journals Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor-producing malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast: a rare case

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimihisa Mizoguchi ◽  
Kazuhisa Kaneshiro ◽  
Makoto Kubo ◽  
Yoshihiko Sadakari ◽  
Yoshizo Kimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Phyllodes Tumor ◽  
Left Breast ◽  
Lymph Node Biopsy ◽  
Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor ◽  
Colony Stimulating Factor ◽  
Malignant Phyllodes Tumor ◽  
Csf Levels ◽  
Wbc Count ◽  
Stimulating Factor

Abstract Background Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)-producing tumors can cause leukocytosis despite an absence of infection. G-CSF-producing tumors have been reported in various organs such as the lung, esophagus, and stomach but rarely in the breast. We report a case of G-CSF-producing malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast. Case presentation An 84-year-old woman visited our hospital complaining of a lump in her left breast without fever and pain. Laboratory tests revealed elevated white blood cell (WBC) count and G-CSF levels. A malignant tumor of the breast was diagnosed by core needle biopsy. We performed a total mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. The tumor was identified as a G-CSF-producing malignant phyllodes tumor. Within 7 days after surgery, the patient’s WBC count and G-CSF level had decreased to normal levels. She is alive without recurrence 13 months after surgery. Conclusions We encountered a rare case of G-CSF-producing malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast. PET–CT revealed diffuse accumulation of FDG in the bone. Phyllodes tumors need to be differentiated from bone metastasis, lymphoma, and leukemia. We must be careful to not mistake this type of tumor for bone marrow metastasis.

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