ADVANCED BRONCHOGENIC CARCINOMA PRESENTING WITH SKIN NODULES – A CASE REPORT
*Echieh CP, Sanni SB1, Apreala EO, Alioke I2, Etiuma AU, Bassey OO
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar.
1Department of Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos
2Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria.
*Correspondence
Grant support: None
Conflict of interest: None
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ABSTRACT
Bronchogenic cancer can metastasize to several organs of the body. Metastases to skin and subcutaneous tissue are uncommon. We present our experience with the management of a patient with an unusual presentation of bronchogenic carcinoma with multiple skin nodules. In patients with bronchogenic cancer, metastasis to the skin and subcutaneous tissues could heighten the index of suspicion of advanced disease. The nodules should be histologically assessed and if confirmed metastatic, only palliative therapies are indicated.
Key words: Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Cutaneous Nodules
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