Unusual Cutaneous Metastases From Colon Adenocarcinoma

Cureus. 2021 Mar 23;13(3):e14065. doi: 10.7759/cureus.14065.

Abstract

Skin metastases from internal malignancies are rare, even more from colorectal tumours, and are usually a sign of disseminated disease with a poor prognosis. However, with increased numbers of cancer survivors, a high index of suspicion should exist during the evaluation of cutaneous lesions since it can be the initial sign of disease progression or even the first sign that triggers a malignancy diagnosis, potentially improving the patient's odds. Herein, we report a case of synchronous cutaneous metastases from colon adenocarcinoma with unusual localization on the back and forearm of a 65-year-old man.

Keywords: colorectal adenocarcinoma; cutaneous metastasis; skin metastasis.

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  • Case Reports