Cutaneous Metastasis as the First Manifestation of Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma: A Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Cutaneous metastasis as an initial presentation of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is an exceedingly rare clinical scenario, often leading to significant diagnostic challenges. This case study elucidates the clinical presentation, diagnostic process, histopathological findings, and therapeutic strategies employed in a patient presenting with cutaneous metastasis as the first sign of IDC. By emphasizing the dermatological manifestations of IDC and their implications for early detection and management, this article aims to contribute to the existing literature on atypical presentations of breast cancer. Our findings underscore the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the evaluation of unusual cutaneous lesions, particularly in patients with no prior oncological history, to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Authors: Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Residente de segundo año de medicina interna., Karla Itzel Sánchez Gutiérrez, Samantha Castro Cortés, Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Residente de segundo año de medicina interna., Brisa Arlin Gómez Arteaga, Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Residente de tercer año de medicina interna., Emilio Lemus Bedolla, Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Anatomopatólogo., Alberto Raul Castillo Guzmán, Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Anatomopatólogo.
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402149000