Solitary breast cancer metastasis to the esophagus – a multimodal diagnostic approach

Ziele: We present a case of late breast cancer metastasis over 15 years since the initial diagnosis which was unusual because of its solitary aspect and its uncommon localization in the esophagus. With a history of breast cancer several differential diagnoses for suspicious space occupying masses need to be considered. Methode: This is a 61-year-old female with a history of breast cancer and progressive dysphagia. Endoscopic ultrasound showed a mid-esophageal mass in the wall of the esophagus. CT demonstrated circumferential thickening of the esophageal wall with avid FDG uptake on a PET/CT. Biopsy showed poorly…