Abstract
Background: Cutaneous metastases from lung cancer are uncommon; they can be the presenting sign of an unknown malignancy. Case Report: We present a 53-year-old man with a presternal mass that proved to be a cutaneous metastasis revealing an underlying lung adenocarcinoma. We searched the relevant literature and present a review of the main clinical and pathological features of this type of cutaneous metastasis. Conclusion: Skin metastases are a rare manifestation of an underlying lung cancer, of which they can be the initial manifestation. Recognition of these metastases is important to promptly introduce an appropriate treatment.
- Received March 8, 2023.
- Revision received March 17, 2023.
- Accepted March 20, 2023.
- Copyright © 2023 International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. George J. Delinasios), All rights reserved.
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