Extensive recurrence of colon adenocarcinoma: A case of cutaneous metastasis to the legs and its clinical implication
The rate of cutaneous metastases in cancer patients overall is reported at highly variable rates, presenting in up to 5% of visceral malignancies. Colorectal carcinoma most commonly metastasizes to lymph nodes, lung, liver, and peritoneum, with only 2–6% metastasizing to the skin.1,2,3 While cutaneo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology & Endoscopy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949752325000068 |
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| Summary: | The rate of cutaneous metastases in cancer patients overall is reported at highly variable rates, presenting in up to 5% of visceral malignancies. Colorectal carcinoma most commonly metastasizes to lymph nodes, lung, liver, and peritoneum, with only 2–6% metastasizing to the skin.1,2,3 While cutaneous metastasis of colorectal cancer most commonly spreads to the surgical scar site, metastasis to the legs, however, is exceedingly rare and only a handful of case reports are recorded in the literature.3,4,5 Early diagnosis of cutaneous metastases is critical, yet remains challenging, as a full body skin exam is not typically included in routine colon cancer surveillance. Here, we present a patient who was found to have recurrent colon adenocarcinoma with metastasis to the bilateral thighs. Our case, highlights the importance of conducting a thorough skin examination as part of routine colon cancer surveillance. |
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| ISSN: | 2949-7523 |