Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Gallbladder Fossa Complicated by a Duodenal Fistula

Cureus. 2019 Dec 31;11(12):e6522. doi: 10.7759/cureus.6522.

Abstract

Cancer of unknown primary is defined as a metastatic disease present in the absence of an identifiable primary site of origin. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of unknown primary is a relatively uncommon subtype that usually involves metastases to the cervical or inguinal lymph nodes. We present a rare case of SCC of unknown primary metastasizing to the gallbladder fossa and creating a duodenal fistula. This case highlights the rarity of SCCs in the gallbladder region and the risks posed by chemotherapy in patients with gastrointestinal fistulas.

Keywords: cancer of unknown primary; duodenal fistula; gallbladder fossa; squamous cell carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary.

Publication types

  • Case Reports