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Scalp metastasis from an adenocarcinoma of the lung mimicking a cystic mass: case report and literature review
- Source :
- Archives of Craniofacial Surgery. 23:237-240
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 2022.
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Abstract
- A 67-year-old man visited our plastic surgery clinic complaining of a palpable protruding mass (2.0 × 2.5 cm) in the right occipital region. To establish an appropriate treatment plan for the cystic mass, brain magnetic resonance imaging was performed. A 2.2 cm nodular lesion with peripheral enhancement in the right occipital region of the scalp was confirmed. In addition, two rim-enhancing nodular lesions up to 9 mm with marked perilesional edema in the right frontal lobe were confirmed. The findings suggested metastasis from cancer. After further evaluations, a mass in the right lower lung field was identified as adenocarcinoma of the lung. Histological examination characterized the excised lesion as a cutaneous metastasis from lung adenocarcinoma. This case report shows that a cystic mass, which commonly occurs in the scalp, may indicate lung cancer. In particular, if a cystic mass of the scalp is identified in a person at high risk for lung cancer, appropriate evaluation and urgent treatment should be performed.
- Subjects :
- Otorhinolaryngology
Surgery
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Details
- ISSN :
- 22875603 and 22871152
- Volume :
- 23
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........93bbaf5a2c351c40fd27c9d913635a2b