Key result
A rare case of distal oesophageal adenocarcinoma metastasizing to the scalp was identified and successfully managed with surgical excision and a rotational flap.
Why the study?
Cutaneous metastases of oesophageal adenocarcinoma are uncommon, and metastasis to the scalp is an extremely rare event.
Case Report (n=1)
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Scalp metastasis from distal oesophageal adenocarcinoma is extremely rare and may not be detected on routine PET-CT, requiring high clinical suspicion for new skin lesions in patients with a history of visceral malignancy.
Scalp lesions after esophageal adenocarcinoma may indicate PET-occult metastasis needing evaluation; extends rare cutaneous reports and leaves unusual spread routes open.
Cutaneous metastases of oesophageal adenocarcinoma are uncommon. Several different sites of metastases including skin and lip has been reported. However, metastases to the scalp is an extremely rare event. We present a unique case of oesophageal adenocarcinoma metastasis to the scalp. Further, a discussion is offered on the mechanism of route of spread from the oesophagus to the scalp.
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Lata et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Oesophageal adenocarcinoma with scalp metastasis (n=1). Surgical excision and rotational scalp flap was evaluated. A rare case of distal oesophageal adenocarcinoma metastasizing to the scalp was identified and successfully managed with surgical excision and a rotational flap.
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