Skin Metastasis from Gastric Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Morelli Umberto, Cirocchi Roberto, Mecarelli Valerio, Farinella Eriberto, La Mura Francesco, Ronca Paolo, Giustozzi Gianmario, Sciannameo Francesco
Primary Institution: Università degli Studi di Perugia, Clinica Chirurgica Generale e d'Urgenza, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Maria, Terni, Italy
Conclusion
Skin metastasis from gastric adenocarcinoma is rare, and early diagnosis through biopsy is crucial for timely treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Skin metastasis from internal carcinoma is rare, with an incidence of 0.7 to 9%.
- The patient had a previous history of gastric adenocarcinoma and developed a skin metastasis at the surgical drain site.
- Biopsies confirmed the erythematous swelling as a cutaneous metastasis from gastric adenocarcinoma.
- Skin metastases can be the first sign of an underlying malignancy.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 90-year-old woman who developed a skin bump after surgery for stomach cancer, which turned out to be cancer spreading to her skin.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's medical history, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
90-year-old female patient.
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