Scalp metastases - an unusual Presentation of non-small cell lung cancer prognosis of cutaneous metastases in the current era | Zendy

KrishnaM Rachakonda | Zendy; M. Andima George | Zendy; RD Peek | Zendy

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Scalp metastases - an unusual Presentation of non-small cell lung cancer prognosis of cutaneous metastases in the current era

Author(s) -

KrishnaM Rachakonda,

M. Andima George,

RD Peek

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

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.

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