Rare cutaneous metastasis from sarcomatoid carcinoma of lung

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e240731
Author(s):  
Clare Josephine Tollan ◽  
Colin Moyes ◽  
Andrew Malyon
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Sarcomatoid Carcinoma ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Cutaneous Metastasis ◽  
Skin Metastases ◽  
Stage 4 ◽  
Scalp Lesion ◽  
A Minor

We present the case of a 57-year-old woman diagnosed with stage 4 sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung who concurrently developed a scalp lesion, thought to be a cyst, which continued to grow and ulcerate. Excision revealed a rare case, only four previously reported in the literature, of metastatic sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung. While a very unusual case, we would like to emphasise the importance of considering skin metastases when presented with unusual skin lesions, and importantly listening to the patient’s concerns, showing empathy and respecting their autonomy and referring to an appropriate specialist when considering the management of what may seem to be a minor skin report.

scholarly journals Huge Cutaneous Metastases From Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Report of a Rare Case

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad R Mafi
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Palliative Chemotherapy ◽  
Advanced Disease ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Cutaneous Metastases ◽  
Septic Complications ◽  
Skin Metastases ◽  
Visceral Metastases

: Cutaneous metastases from gastric cancer are quite rare, accounting for only 6% of all skin metastases in males and 1% in females. In case of occurrence, they are usually a sign of advanced disease and poor prognosis. This report presents a rare case of a 27-year-old male with gastric cancer who developed huge skin metastases and surprisingly, had a few visceral metastases. After four cycles of palliative chemotherapy, he discontinued the treatment and started to consume some herbal medicine. As he had a few visceral metastases, we presume that he passed away due to septic complications of the skin lesions rather than visceral crisis.

scholarly journals Scrotal Skin Metastases Revealing a Prostatic Adenocarcinoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Idriss Ziani ◽  
Zayd El Boukili El Makhoukh ◽  
Ahmed Ibrahimi ◽  
Omar Bellouki ◽  
Jihane Benahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Skin Biopsy ◽  
Past History ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Prostate Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Cutaneous Metastasis ◽  
Skin Metastasis ◽  
Scrotal Skin ◽  
Cutaneous Lesions ◽  
Skin Metastases

Introduction. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Cutaneous metastasis from prostate cancer is an unusual clinical finding. Scrotal skin metastasis revealing a prostate adenocarcinoma is even rarer. Case Report. We report the case of a 78-year-old patient, who initially consulted for nonspecific scrotal skin lesions evolving for 4 months. Patient’s past history revealed urinary disorders. Physical examination and PSA levels led to perform a prostate biopsy, and the diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma was made. Bone scintigraphy showed that the cancer has spread to the bones. Imaging studies showed that the cutaneous lesions were limited to the scrotal wall. Cutaneous metastasis was suspected and was proven on skin biopsy. The patient received second-generation hormone therapy with good clinical and biological outcomes. Discussion. Based on literature review of nearly 2,500 skin metastases, we found that only 436 were spreading from the genitourinary tract. Skin metastasis from prostate adenocarcinoma is a rare entity with a low incidence rate (0.36%). Conclusion. Skin metastases, and especially in the scrotum, are exceptional in prostate cancer. However, in any patient with a prostate adenocarcinoma, nonspecific cutaneous lesions should lead to perform skin biopsy in order to identify and initiate treatment of cutaneous metastases.

scholarly journals Exophytic Parietal Skin Metastases of Renal Cell Carcinoma

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim Kassam ◽  
Elizabeth Tiong ◽  
Ezra Nigar ◽  
Mahesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Renal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Renal Cell ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Adrenal Glands ◽  
Angiogenesis Inhibitor ◽  
Cutaneous Metastasis ◽  
Contralateral Kidney ◽  
Skin Metastases ◽  
The Common

The common sites for metastasis of renal cell carcinoma are lung, kidney, adrenal glands, liver, and contralateral kidney. We report an unusual case of cutaneous metastasis of renal cell carcinoma in a 68-year-old woman who was treated for renal cell carcinoma with partial right nephrectomy and multikinase angiogenesis inhibitor (sunitinib) 10 years ago.

A rare case of toxocariasis presenting with hypereosinophilic pericardial effusion and mycotic aneurysm

2021 ◽  
pp. 004947552110343
Author(s):  
Sapna Sandal ◽  
Gopal Krishnan ◽  
Ashish Sharma ◽  
Javed Ismail ◽  
Jaivinder Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Mycotic Aneurysm ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intermittent Fever ◽  
Tropical Countries

Parasitic infections are the leading cause of hypereosinophilia in the paediatric population in tropical countries. We report an unusual case of Toxocara infection in an eight-year-old boy who presented with intermittent fever, hypereosinophilia complicated by massive pericardial effusion and a mycotic aneurysm. This child received treatment with four weeks of albendazole and steroids.

scholarly journals A rare case of unilateral postaxial duplicated foot in a developmentally normal child

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 230949901668498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haniza Sahdi ◽  
Chan Wai Hoong ◽  
Ahmad Hata Rasit ◽  
Fredy Arianto ◽  
Lau Kiew Siong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Popliteal Artery ◽  
Normal Child ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Organ System ◽  
Lateral Aspect ◽  
Posterior Branch ◽  
Rare Congenital Disorder ◽  
Definitive Surgery ◽  
Radiological Studies

Diplopodia, being a rare congenital disorder, is infrequently discussed in published texts. Most reported cases have accounted the involvement of duplicated preaxial digits with other associated organ system and physical deformities. Here, we present an unusual case of isolated diplopodia involving postaxial toes in a child with no other organ and physical abnormalities. Radiological studies revealed a set of 10-digit-duplicated foot over the lateral aspect of the native foot, complete with phalanges and its corresponding metatarsals as well as tarsals, supplied by an anomalous posterior branch of the popliteal artery. Definitive surgery was performed just before the child was learning to walk.

scholarly journals Varicella Zoster Virus-Associated Meningitis as a Rebound Varicella Zoster Disease after Antiviral Discontinuation

2021 ◽  
pp. 148-153
Author(s):  
Tetsuko Sato ◽  
Takenobu Yamamoto ◽  
Yumi Aoyama
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Immunosuppressive Therapy ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Cranial Nerves ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Aggressive Treatment ◽  
Varicella Zoster

Varicella zoster virus (VZV)-associated meningitis is usually progressive and can be fatal, and early diagnosis and aggressive treatment with intravenous antivirals such as acyclovir (ACV) are required in immunocompromised patients. Patients receiving corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy have a significantly higher risk of VZV-associated meningitis. In this report, we describe an unusual case of herpes zoster (HZ) in a young woman who was first diagnosed during tapering of prednisone for dermatomyositis. The skin lesions affected the left L2 and L3 dermatomes, which is unusual in VZV-associated meningitis. Despite showing a good rapid response to antivirals, she developed VZV-associated meningitis immediately after discontinuation of ACV. This phenomenon is often called rebound VZV reactivation disease and occurs after discontinuation of antivirals. This case was notable in that the affected dermatomes were distant from the cranial nerves. Thus, progression of HZ to VZV reactivation-associated meningitis can occur even in appropriately treated HZ patients. Continuation of antivirals beyond 1 week in patients on immunosuppressive therapy may be associated with a decreased risk of severe rebound VZV disease, such as VZV-associated meningitis.

A rare case of atrioventricular extrasystole due to myocarditidis produetivae instilaris and congenital functional stenosis of the left venous opening

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
V. N. Korovkina ◽  
V. A. Vasilyeva
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Unusual Case

Among the cardiological material of our Clinic, we encountered the following completely unusual case, which we had the opportunity to observe.

scholarly journals Bilateral Sturge Weber Syndrome- a rare case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Singh ◽  
S Singh
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
The Other ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Weber Syndrome ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
The Face ◽  
Bilateral Condition ◽  
Sturge Weber Syndrome

Background: Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare congenital neuro- oculo- cutaneous disorder. Objective: To report a very rare unusual case of bilateral manifestation of Sturge Weber syndrome. Case: We report an unusual case of a 17-year-old female with advanced stage of bilateral glaucoma associated with facial nevus extending to the other half of the face as well and bilateral intracranial calcification. Conclusion: Sturge -Weber syndrome can manifest as a bilateral condition. Nepal J Ophthalmol 2013; 5(9):129-132 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i1.7841

scholarly journals Aggressive Monophasic Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of Small Intestine - A Rare Case Report With Review of Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 45-47
Author(s):  
Shetty K. Padma ◽  
Harish S. Permi ◽  
C.N. Patil ◽  
Michelle Mathias
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Spindle Cell ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Sarcomatoid Carcinoma ◽  
Intestinal Wall ◽  
Cell Tumor ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Spindle Cells ◽  
Rare Case Report

AbstractSarcomatoid carcinoma occurring in the small intestine is very rare. They can be monophasic or biphasic. We report a rare case of monophasic Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the small intestine in a 60 year old male patient. The tumor was an ulceronodular mass involving the ileum circumferentially. The tumor infiltrated the full thickness of the intestinal wall and the serosa of an adjacent loop of ileum. Microscopically, the tumor was composed of sheets of malignant spindle cells. The carcinomatous nature of the tumor was evident only after Immunohistochemistry. The diagnosis of sarcomatoid carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of malignant spindle cell tumor of small intestine and immunohistochemical stains are required for the correct diagnosis.

scholarly journals Invasive aspergillosis with disseminated skin ınvolvement in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia: a rare case

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Duygu Mert ◽  
Gülşen Iskender ◽  
Fazilet Duygu ◽  
Alparslan Merdin ◽  
Mehmet Sinan Dal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Invasive Aspergillosis ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Skin Involvement ◽  
Pulmonary Aspergillosis ◽  
Acute Myeloid

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is most commonly seen in immunocompromised patients. Besides, skin lesions may also develop due to invasive aspergillosis in those patients. A 49-year-old male patient was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The patient developed bullous and zosteriform lesions on the skin after the 21st day of hospitalization. The skin biopsy showed hyphae. Disseminated skin aspergillosis was diagnosed to the patient. Voricanazole treatment was initiated. The patient was discharged once the lesions started to disappear.

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