scholarly journals Malignant pleural effusion in breast cancer 12 years after mastectomy that was successfully treated with endocrine therapy

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 184-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyofumi Yamagishi
2011 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 781-787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Lombardi ◽  
Maria Ornella Nicoletto ◽  
Milena Gusella ◽  
Pasquale Fiduccia ◽  
Maurizia Dalla Palma ◽  
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Author(s):  
A.L. Charyshkin ◽  
E.A. Kuzmina ◽  
B.I. Khusnutdinov ◽  
E.A. Toneev ◽  
O.V. Midlenko ◽  
...  

In Russia, annually more than 100,000 people are diagnosed with tumor pleuritis. Resistant cancerous pleuritis is often caused by lung cancer (35 %), breast cancer (23 %), ovarian cancer and lymphomas (10 %). Pleuritis in malignant neoplasms often indicates the spread of the process through pleura. At the same time, systemic therapy does not always help patients. Radical treatment for malignant pleural effusion is gradually being replaced by new minimally invasive methods. Prolonged drainage of the pleural cavity in exudative pleuritis increases the risk of infection, which contributes to the development of pleural empyema. In order to eliminate the exudate, talc, tetracycline, and Betadine solutions are introduced into the pleural cavity through the drainage, the efficacy being 60 to 90 %. Thus, a new method for drug administration into the pleural cavity, which helps to eliminate resistant exudative pleuritis, remains relevant. Keywords: resistant exudative pleuriris, malignant neoplasms, pleurodesis. Проведен обзор отечественной и зарубежной литературы, посвященный местному лечению резистентного злокачественного плеврита. С каждым годом частота онкологических заболеваний и опухолевых плевритов только повышается. В России ежегодно опухолевые плевриты диагностируют более чем у 100 000 чел. Резистентный злокачественный плеврит в 35 % случаев обусловлен раком легкого, в 23 % – раком молочной железы, в 10 % – раком яичников и лимфомами. Плеврит при злокачественных новообразованиях часто свидетельствует о распространении процесса по плевре. При этом использование системных методов лечения не всегда облегчает состояние пациента. Радикальные методы лечения злокачественного плеврального выпота постепенно заменяются новыми минимально инвазивными методами. Продолжительное дренирование плевральной полости при экссудативном плеврите увеличивает риск ее инфицирования, что способствует развитию эмпиемы плевры. С целью ликвидации экссудата через установленный дренаж в плевральную полость вводят растворы талька, тетрациклина, бетадина с эффективностью от 60 до 90 %. Недостатком данного способа лечения является выраженный болевой синдром, повышение температуры тела, риск легочных осложнений, длительность лечения. Таким образом, создание способа введения лекарственных препаратов в плевральную полость для ликвидации резистентного экссудативного плеврита остается актуальным. Ключевые слова: резистентный экссудативный плеврит, злокачественные новообразования, плевродез.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10767-10767
Author(s):  
J. Samuel ◽  
D. Osafo

10767 Background: Efficacy of anastrazole in receptor positive post-menopausal MBC; rapid palliation of symptoms with improved QOL. Methods: Case Report: A 62 year old woman diagnosed with right breast cancer in 1995, stage IIB, underwent surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy, and tamoxifen for 5 years. In February 2004, a left supraclavicular lymph node (1 cm) was felt. Chest x-ray (CXR) showed blunting of right cardiophrenic angle. CT scan of the neck showed multiple left cervical lymph nodes. In April 2004, her condition deteriorated rapidly needing hospitalization. She developed 15 pound weight loss, anemia, anorexia, shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, dry cough, and chest pain. CXR showed large right pleural effusion needing multiple thoracentesis. Hemorrhagic exudative effusion was seen with negative cytology and cultures. She also developed multiple palpable left cervical and left axillary lymphadenopathy. Breast exam was normal. Mammogram was not diagnostic but ultrasound of breast showed a 2.5cm left breast mass, axillary lymphadenopathy and additional lesions in the breast. Left cervical lymph node biopsy showed metastatic adenocarcinoma favoring primary breast cancer. A diagnosis of 2nd primary breast cancer with metastasis was made. Within 1 week of palliative capecitabine, she was readmitted with significant mucositis, diarrhea, dehydration, dysphagia, electrolyte imbalance, and reaccumulation of right pleural effusion. She lost 35 lbs. in 4 months. She was aggressively resuscitated and also needed thoracocentesis. Markers from prior biopsy showed Estrogen receptor 20%, Progesterone receptor <5%, and HER 2 (Herceptest) 3+. Palliative hormonal therapy with anastrazole was started in July 2004. Results: Within 4 weeks, she improved significantly with disappearance of lymphadenopathy and resolution of effusion. Performance status improved to ECOG 0. She is continuing anastrazole, 17 months since the diagnosis of debilitating metastatic breast cancer. Conclusions: Anastrazole is approved for the treatment of hormone receptor positive post-menopausal MBC. We describe the efficacy of endocrine therapy (anastrazole) leading to rapid and meaningful palliation of symptoms with improved QOL. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2009 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 745-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ianko D. Iankov ◽  
Pavlos Msaouel ◽  
Cory Allen ◽  
Mark J. Federspiel ◽  
Peggy A. Bulur ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Pairman ◽  
Lutz E.L. Beckert ◽  
Mark Dagger ◽  
Michael J Maze

Abstract BackgroundAs median survival time for patients with malignant pleural effusions (MPE) is nine months, rapid and accurate diagnosis is important. Cytological examination of pleural fluid has a good specificity but imperfect sensitivity. Published estimates of sensitivity vary substantially and predictors of false negative cytology are not well established. We aim to establish a local estimate of pleural fluid cytology sensitivity and identify risk factors for false negative cytology.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients who had cytology testing of pleural fluid at Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand 21 July 2017 to 31 October 2019. Data on patient demographic, clinical and pleural fluid characteristics were collected. MPE was defined by positive pleural fluid cytology, tissue histology, or multi-disciplinary meeting consensus. We estimated sensitivity of the first pleural cytology assessment. We performed multivariate logistic regression to ascertain patient groups at greatest risk of false negative results. ResultsOf 156 patients with confirmed malignant pleural effusion included in our study, the initial pleural fluid cytology was diagnostic in 117, providing a sensitivity (95% confidence interval) of 75.0% (67.4-81.6%). The sensitivity was 79.0% (66.8-88.3%) for lung cancer, 91.3% (72.0-98.9%) for breast cancer and 33.3% (95% CI 11.8-61.6%) for mesothelioma. Cloudy appearance of pleural fluid (OR 0.17, 95% CI 0.04-0.84), but not pH, lactate dehydrogenase or polynuclear cell ratio, reduced the odds of false negative pleural cytology.ConclusionPleural fluid cytology was sensitive in diagnosing MPE due to primary lung and breast cancer, however it had low sensitivity in mesothelioma. Clinicians should be particularly alert to the high likelihood of false negative results when suspecting mesothelioma and consider early use of biopsy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 420-430
Author(s):  
Jiseong Moon ◽  
Hakkyeom Kim ◽  
Yeseul Kim ◽  
Seonwoo Min ◽  
Jiyoon Park ◽  
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The survival time of breast cancer patients with lung metastasis has been prolonged as treatment methods have improved. However, there is yet no definitive therapy for the additional symptoms of lung metastasis to improve the quality of life of these patients. We report a patient who was suffering from pleural effusion due to metastasized breast cancer. She was treated with Korean medicine, including herbal medicine (Bojungikgi-tang-gami), combined with hormone therapy, for two months. We assessed her other symptoms, such as shortness of breath, generalized weakness, and lower extremity swelling, using a numeric rating scale (NRS). We also evaluated pleural effusion with chest X-rays. Shortness of breath was maintained at NRS 5, generalized weakness was slightly improved from NRS 6~7 to NRS 7~8 (10=healthy condition), and lower extremity edema was improved from NRS 3 to NRS 2 (10=highest score of discomfort). Malignant pleural effusion was maintained during the admission period. This report suggests that Korean medicine can help to maintain malignant pleural effusion and improve additional symptoms of lung metastasis.


2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 443
Author(s):  
Shin-Young Park ◽  
Jung-Eun Choi ◽  
Myung-Hoon Jeon ◽  
Su-Hwan Kang ◽  
Soo-Jung Lee

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