Scalp metastasis from an adenocarcinoma of the lung mimicking a cystic mass: case report and literature reviewopen access
- Authors
- Kim, H.K.; Kang, S.H.; Kim, W.S.; Kang, S.H.; Kim, W.J.; Kim, H.S.; Bae, T.H.
- Issue Date
- Oct-2022
- Publisher
- Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- Keywords
- Adenocarcinoma of lung; Case reports; Neoplasm metastasis; Scalp
- Citation
- Archives of Craniofacial Surgery, v.23, no.5, pp 237 - 240
- Pages
- 4
- Journal Title
- Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
- Volume
- 23
- Number
- 5
- Start Page
- 237
- End Page
- 240
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/67750
- DOI
- 10.7181/acfs.2022.00892
- ISSN
- 2287-1152
2287-5603
- Abstract
- A 67-year-old man visited our plastic surgery clinic complaining of a palpable protruding mass (2.0 × 2.5 cm) in the right occipital region. To establish an appropriate treatment plan for the cystic mass, brain magnetic resonance imaging was performed. A 2.2 cm nodular lesion with peripheral enhancement in the right occipital region of the scalp was confirmed. In addition, two rim-enhancing nodular lesions up to 9 mm with marked perilesional edema in the right frontal lobe were confirmed. The findings suggested metastasis from cancer. After further evaluations, a mass in the right lower lung field was identified as adenocarcinoma of the lung. Histological examination characterized the excised lesion as a cutaneous metastasis from lung adenocarcinoma. This case report shows that a cystic mass, which commonly occurs in the scalp, may indicate lung cancer. In particular, if a cystic mass of the scalp is identified in a person at high risk for lung cancer, appropriate evaluation and urgent treatment should be performed. © 2022 Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
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