Epidermotropic cutaneous metastases from hypopharyngeal carcinoma

J Otolaryngol. 2004 Jun;33(3):198-200. doi: 10.2310/7070.2004.03005.

Abstract

Cutaneous metastases from laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous carcinomas are extremely rare. A high index of clinical suspicion, supplemented with histopathologic evidence, aids in the diagnosis. The prognosis is extremely poor, and treatment is aimed only at palliation of symptoms and improving quality of life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / secondary*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / pathology
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Palliative Care
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / secondary*