Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma presenting with extensive skin lesions: a case report
2008
Esophageal Cancer with Skin Lesions: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Iwanski GB, Block A, Keller G, Muench J, Claus S, Fiedler W, Bokemeyer C
Primary Institution: University Hospital Hamburg, Eppendorf
Conclusion
Early biopsies of suspicious skin lesions are crucial for diagnosing distant malignant diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- Skin metastases from esophageal squamous cell carcinoma are extremely rare.
- The patient had approximately 20 skin nodules that grew rapidly over four weeks.
- Histopathology confirmed the presence of intermediate grade ESCC in the skin lesions.
- Staging revealed extensive lymph node involvement and osteolytic lesions.
Takeaway
A man with esophageal cancer had unusual skin bumps that turned out to be cancer spreading from his esophagus.
Methodology
The patient underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy and biopsies to diagnose ESCC and assess skin lesions.
Limitations
The rarity of cutaneous metastases from ESCC limits the available data on their incidence.
Participant Demographics
51-year-old male with a history of multiple sclerosis and significant smoking history.
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