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Skin Metastasis From Solid Tumors: Is Targeted Therapy Making an Impact?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cutaneous metastasis from solid tumors is a rare manifestation that presents in the clinic. It is usually indicative of poor prognosis, with a poor response to conventional chemotherapy. The introduction of targeted therapy has changed the treatment paradigm in oncology, improving the quality of life and survival of all cancer patients. Here, we present two cases of solid tumors with skin metastases that had a good response to targeted systemic therapy. This case report also discusses the various modes of presentation and the therapeutic options for metastatic cutaneous lesions from solid tumors.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74362

Authors: Mohamed Arshad, Ashwin J Paul, Raghul Kumar

Institutions: Madras Medical College, Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404663148