Open AccessScalp Metastasis of Mesothelioma
Author(s) -
İlkin Yetişkin,
Berna Kömürcüoğlu,
Eylem Yıldırım
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
i̇zmir göğüs hastanesi dergisi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1300-4115
DOI - 10.5222/igh.2021.84856
Subject(s) - mesothelioma , medicine , pathology , peritoneum , scalp , metastasis , serous fluid , pericardium , stage (stratigraphy) , neoplasm , asbestos , cancer , dermatology , biology , paleontology , materials science , metallurgy
Mesothelioma is a primary malignant tumor of the mesothelial cells lining the pleura, pericardium and peritoneum, which is frequently seen between the ages of 40-60. Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare neoplasm with a poor prognosis, usually associated with asbestos exposure. It is characterized by aggressive local invasion and metastatic spread. Extrathoracic lymphogenous-hematogenous metastases are rare at the time of diagnosis and in the early stage. However, metastases develop in at least half of the cases in the late stage of the disease. After the spread of serous membranes, distant metastases to the bone, adrenal gland, and liver are frequently observed. Skin and scalp metastases are rarely observed. Our case MPM is presented because it is a rare scalp metastasis.