Liver metastases in breast cancer
A breast cancer recurrence in the form of a metastasis often occurs in the liver. Single small metastases often remain asymptomatic, only multiple or extensive findings cause symptoms. Bile stasis can cause yellowing of the skin and eyes, which is often accompanied by agonizing itching.
The formation of abdominal fluid (ascites) is also possible, in advanced stages liver failure can occur. The metastases can usually be clearly visualized by ultrasound, CT or MRT. Several treatment options are possible, including surgical removal of individual small metastases, radiosurgery, chemotherapy, icing or chemoembolization. In most cases, however, these procedures serve to improve the quality of life and prolong survival time, and healing is often no longer possible.
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