Diffuse osteosclerosis as a presentation of recurrent breast cancer: role of endothelin 1.
Diffuse osteosclerosis as a presentation of recurrent breast cancer: role of endothelin 1.
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弥漫性骨硬化是乳腺癌复发的表现:内皮素的作用 1。
DOI:
10.1007/s00198-019-04998-5
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发表时间:
2019
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Shaker,JL
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Zarnecki,KG;Kristianto,J;Charlson,J;Wilson,B;Blank,RD;Shaker,JL
SummaryWe report a 46-yr-old woman with a history of breast cancer who presented with diffuse myalgias, bone pain, and osteosclerosis. She was found to have recurrent breast cancer producing endothelin-1.IntroductionAcquired osteosclerosis can be caused by various disorders. Endothelin -1 is believed to contribute to osteosclerosis caused by breast cancer.MethodsAlthough the bone marrow biopsy did not reveal breast cancer, she developed skin lesions consistent with metastatic breast cancer. She ultimately died from progressive disease. At autopsy immunohistochemistry for endothelin-1 was performed on a section from the L5 vertebral body.ResultsThe section from the L5 vertebral body showed small foci of cells consistent with metastatic carcinoma and a prominent sclerotic response. Immunohistochemistry for endothelin-1 was strongly positive.ConclusionsRecurrent breast cancer may present with diffuse osteosclerosis. Endothelin-1 may be a paracrine factor responsible for increased bone formation and osteosclerosis.