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Duodenal and cutaneous metastases from advanced rectal cancer: a rare case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Duodenal and cutaneous metastases from rectal cancer are rare and associated with poor prognosis. This case report describes a patient with advanced rectal cancer who developed these uncommon metastases after first-line therapy. Upon treatment with fruquintinib, the patient experienced a rapid and significant regression of the cutaneous lesions, demonstrating a visible clinical response. This suggests that fruquintinib may be an effective therapeutic option for patients with such aggressive and rare metastatic disease.

Source: Frontiers in Oncology

DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2026.1754861

Authors: Jiaoling He, Yun Lin, Sikai Chen, Tingfang Zuo, Feilai Xie, Yan Zhang

Institutions: Fujian Medical University, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801