Ascites in Breast Cancer: Progression from Negative Cytology to Avid Peritoneal Involvement

Authors

  • Duraksh Arshad Department of Nuclear Medicine Final year elective student
  • Sana Munir Gill Department of Nuclear Medicine Final year elective student
  • Taha Mehmood Department of Nuclear Medicine,Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore.
  • Aamna Hassan Department of Nuclear Medicine Final year elective student

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-74

Abstract

Malignant ascites is caused by various factors such as lymphatic obstruction, increased vascular permeability and immune
response. It presents a significant clinical challenge to the treating physicians considering limited treatment options resulting
in increased morbidity and mortality. It is mostly associated with gastrointestinal, gynaecological, breast, hepatobiliary, and
lung carcinomas. Paracentesis is usually important in determining the quantity and etiology of ascites. However, unlike
conventional radiological imaging, 18F-FDG PET-CT can act as an early pointer towards its diagnosis. We present a case of
breast ovarian syndrome highlighting the utility of hybrid nuclear imaging in solving this diagnostic dilemma.
Keywords: Malignant ascites, breast cancer, cytology.

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Published

2025-08-26

How to Cite

Duraksh Arshad, Sana Munir Gill, Taha Mehmood, & Aamna Hassan. (2025). Ascites in Breast Cancer: Progression from Negative Cytology to Avid Peritoneal Involvement. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(09), 1480–1481. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-74

Issue

Vol. 75 No. 09 (2025): SEPTEMBER

Section

IMAGING CORNER

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