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Devansh A Patel1, Dinesh G Prasad1, Nandan J Patel1
1General Surgery, Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat, IND.
Cureus
|December 16, 2024
Summary
Cutaneous metastasis from gallbladder carcinoma is rare, with this case presenting as a scrotal lesion. Early recognition of skin lesions as potential gallbladder cancer metastasis is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Cutaneous metastasis from internal malignancies is uncommon.
- Metastasis to the skin from gallbladder carcinoma is exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.
- Gallbladder carcinoma incidence is higher in certain geographic regions.
Keywords:
adenocarcinomacutaneous metastasisgallbladder carcinomascrotal involvementulcerative lesionMore Related Videos
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