Cutaneous metastatic adenocarcinoma - a case report

Mymensingh Med J. 2013 Oct;22(4):840-3.

Abstract

Cutaneous metastases from carcinoma are relatively uncommon in clinical practice but they are very important to recognize. Cutaneous metastases may herald the diagnoses, can lead to accurate diagnoses and timely treatment. A high index of suspicion is required because the clinical finding may be subtle. The patient of cutaneous metastases may present with rapidly developing nodules or tumors. Although asymptomatic in most instances, Pain and tenderness may be noted. Here we described a 38 year old male who presented with fever, anorexia, weight loss and multiple painful nodules, plaques and tumors on his scalp, face, upper trunk and proximal portion of the upper limbs. This case present with cutaneous metastatic adenocarcinoma with atypical presentation and detection of cutaneous metastasis before primary tumor detection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / secondary*