Affiliation:
1. Department of Gastroenterology Saitama Medical University International Medical Center Saitama Japan
2. Department of Pathology Saitama Medical University International Medical Center Saitama Japan
Abstract
Key Clinical MessageGastric metastases derived from breast carcinomas and type 4 advanced gastric cancers are often difficult to distinguish because of their similar endoscopic and pathologic findings. Therefore, immunohistochemical analyses are key to diagnosis.AbstractGastric metastases originating from breast carcinomas and type 4 advanced gastric cancers are often difficult to distinguish because of their similar endoscopic and pathologic characteristics. This often delays early intervention and accordingly affects prognosis. Immunohistochemical analyses are important for both diagnosis and treatment of breast carcinomas.