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[Translated article] Longitudinal Study of Different Progression Patterns in High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell
A Tejera-Vaquerizo1, J Cañueto2, A Gómez-Tomás3
1Unidad de Oncología Cutánea, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Córdoba, Spain; Servicio de Dermatología, Instituto Dermatológico GlobalDerm, Palma del Río, Córdoba, Spain.
Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas
|June 1, 2024
Summary
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) primarily spreads through lymphatic pathways, leading to mortality. Distant metastases almost always follow lymphatic progression, highlighting the importance of regional management strategies for this skin cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Cancer Metastasis Research
Background:
- Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a significant cause of skin cancer mortality in Europe.
- Limited research exists on the specific metastatic and progression pathways of cSCC in its natural history.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the diverse metastatic and progression pathways of cSCC.
- To determine the temporal sequence of these pathways during cSCC evolution.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, retrospective, observational study.
- Inclusion of consecutive high-risk cSCC cases from the SQUAMATA project.
Main Results:
- Relapse occurred in 222 out of 1346 patients.
- Lymphatic progression was the most common route (62.6%).
- Distant metastases developed in 20.2% of cases with prior lymphatic progression; only 3.1% of distant metastases occurred without prior lymphatic spread.
Conclusions:
- Mortality in cSCC patients is predominantly linked to regional lymphatic metastasis progression.
- Distant metastases (96.9%) are strongly associated with preceding lymphatic metastatic progression.
- Future research should focus on regional management strategies, including surgical and adjuvant therapies for cSCC.
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