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Metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma to the cutaneous neck and chest wall.

Christina M MurphyKevin WangChristopher WachukuAman PrasadIshita DhawanEric E MorganKatherine K BrownLeo Wang
Published in: SAGE open medical case reports (2024)
This case describes an atypical cutaneous presentation of metastatic gastric carcinoma in a patient initially presenting with dysphagia and a sclerotic red plaque overlying the anterior neck and chest. Skin biopsy revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma from the upper gastrointestinal tract. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed stage IV metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma. Treatment with chemotherapy was initiated.
Keyphrases
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • small cell lung cancer
  • locally advanced
  • case report
  • single cell
  • coronary artery disease
  • rectal cancer
  • radiation therapy
  • ultrasound guided
  • soft tissue
  • combination therapy