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Unexpected Findings: Cutaneous Metastasis in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix – A Rare Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Skin metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix is a rare occurrence with reported incidences ranging from 0.1% to 2%. This often indicates advanced-stage disease and poor prognosis. We present the case of a 50-year-old multiparous woman diagnosed with cervical squamous cell carcinoma FIGO stage 2A1 following a six-month history of abnormal uterine bleeding. Despite initial treatment with radical hysterectomy, the patient was noncompliant with postoperative radiotherapy and experienced disease recurrence manifesting as vaginal and cutaneous lesions. Subsequent chemotherapy failed to halt disease progression, leading to palliative care. The timing of skin metastasis onset following primary treatment is a crucial prognostic factor, with earlier appearances indicating poorer outcomes. Skin metastases are often preterminal, necessitating palliative care.

Source: International Journal of Contemporary Surgery

DOI: 10.37506/rm2tmz70

Authors: Sumedha Gupta, Varsha Motwani, Dheer Singh Kalwaniya

Institutions: Safdarjang Hospital, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403876787

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