Subcutaneous Metastases from Rectal Carcinoma: A Case Report
- Author:
Jasman JW
;
Mayuha RS
;
Imtiaz H
;
Sagap I
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
subcutaneous metastases, rectal, carcinoma, palliative, skin neoplasm.
- From:Journal of Surgical Academia
2011;1(2):23-24
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Subcutaneous metastasis of rectal adenocarcinoma is an infrequent event as it occurs in less than 4% of all patients with rectal malignancy. When present, it signifies an advanced disease and carries poor prognosis. We hereby, present the case of a 51-year-old woman with subcutaneous lesion that turned out to be rectal adenocarcinoma metastases. She was then managed as an advanced case.
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