Breast Necrosis after Chemotherapy for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Breast J. 2015 Jul-Aug;21(4):418-22. doi: 10.1111/tbj.12425. Epub 2015 Apr 25.

Abstract

Breast necrosis is a rare event due to abundant blood supply of the breast. We present an unusual case of partial breast necrosis after chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer. Necrotic tissue sloughed with conservative management and the wound was repaired surgically. We believe that this is the first case report of breast necrosis as a systemic complication of chemotherapy.

Keywords: breast; chemotherapy; necrosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects*
  • Breast / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis / etiology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / drug therapy