Scalp metastasis of oesophageal adenocarcinoma: a rare case

Tahmina Jahan Lata; Dilip Gahankari; Colin Arnold

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20214767

Authors

Tahmina Jahan Lata The Tweed Hospital, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia, 2485
Dilip Gahankari The Tweed Hospital, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia, 2485
Colin Arnold The Tweed Hospital, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia, 2485

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20214767

Keywords:

Metastases, Oesophageal cancer, Route of spread

Abstract

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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