Title of article :
Scalp Metastasis of Cervical Cancer With Favorable Outcome
Author/Authors :
Saffarieh, Elham Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Research Center - Semnan University of Medical Sciences - Semnan - Iran , Nassiri, Setare Firoozgar Hospital - Department of Oncology - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - Iran , Brahman, Maedeh Firoozgar Hospital - Department of Oncology - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - Iran , Amini Moghaddam, Soheila Firoozgar Hospital - Department of Oncology - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - Iran , Hosseini, Shima Firoozgar Hospital - Department of Oncology - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - Iran
Abstract :
Introduction: Carcinoma of the uterine cervix is the most common gynecological malignancies in developing countries. Human papilloma virus is known as the main etiology. In addition, the spread of uterine cervical cancer often occurs through direct local extension and the lymphatics although the hematogenous spread is uncommon. Further, the scalp metastasis of cervical cancer is extremely rare.
Case Presentation: In this regard, a 50-year-old woman with scalp metastasis of previous cervical cancer was discussed in the present study. She was suffering from a fast-growing and painful nodule, located on the frontal part of the scalp as a sole site of metastasis. A multidisciplinary approach was considered for her, which consisted of radical excision, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Given the lack of abundant evidence for the efficacy of this treatment, our patient has fortunately survived for more than two years.
Conclusions: During the follow-up period after the completion of treatment, it is not sensible to only focus on the primary site of the tumor and thus entire examination is mandatory in this regard.
Keywords :
Cervical cancer , Metastasis , Scalp
Journal title :
International Journal of Women s Health and Reproduction Sciences