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Giant cutaneous metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma
Asahiro Morishita1, Joji Tani1, Kyoko Oura1
1Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology Kagawa University Faculty of Medicine Kita-gun Kagawa Japan.
Summary
Cutaneous metastases from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are rare. This case highlights successful treatment of a nasal tumor with transarterial embolization (TAE) after immunotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Hepatology
Background:
- Cutaneous metastases from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are uncommon, typically appearing on the head and neck.
- Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing metastatic disease.
Observation:
- An 86-year-old male patient with a history of HCC and lung metastases presented with a 5 cm nasal tumor.
- Biopsies confirmed metastatic HCC of the skin and gingiva.
Findings:
- The patient received immunotherapy followed by transarterial embolization (TAE).
- TAE led to a significant reduction in the size of the cutaneous tumor.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the efficacy of TAE in managing rare cutaneous HCC metastases.
- It underscores the importance of considering skin metastasis in HCC patients with suspicious lesions.
