Open AccessScalp metastases - an unusual Presentation of non-small cell lung cancer prognosis of cutaneous metastases in the current era
Author(s) -
Krishna Rachakonda,
Mathew George,
RD Peek
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of cancer research and therapeutics/journal of cancer research and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.475
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 0973-1482
pISSN - 1998-4138
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1482.110375
Subject(s) - medicine , scalp , lung cancer , histopathology , radiological weapon , presentation (obstetrics) , cancer , skin cancer , lung , pathology , dermatology , radiology
We report a case of metastatic lung cancer presenting as scalp metastases. Immunohistochemistry and radiological investigations helped in making the diagnosis. We also report better survival as seen in our present case using newer chemotherapeutic agents. The report emphasizes the need to look carefully for skin lesions as they provide easily accessible tissue for histopathology and also aid in proper staging as they can be missed out on routine radiological investigations. The case also reflects improvement in cancer care and outcomes in recent times.