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A Scalp Tumor Revealing Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Case Report
El Hammouti Mohamed1,2, El Achchi Anass1, Kharkhach Ayoub1,2
1Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Oncology Center, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Cureus
|October 28, 2025
Summary
Scalp metastases from invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast are very rare. This case report details a late-onset, single scalp metastasis with intracranial extension 11 years post-diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast is a common malignancy.
- Cutaneous metastases occur in a small percentage of cancer patients, with breast cancer being a frequent source.
- Scalp metastases are exceptionally rare, representing less than 1% of breast cancer cases.

