Diagnosis of Subcutaneous Metastatic Deposits by Fine Needle Aspiration

Geramizadeh, Bita

doi:10.4172/2157-7099.1000151

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“…and many studies had reported higher incidence of cutaneous metastases in males rather than females. 2,7,9,10 However, some studies had reported similar age range as the present study with slightly higher incidence in females. 1,5,6,9 In our study, lungs was the most common primary site in males (25%), however, in females majority of the cutaneous metastases were from malignancies in the breast (13.9%) and ovary (13.9%) (Table2).…”

Section: Primary Tumoursupporting

confidence: 80%

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Cutaneous Metastases- A 5-Year Study

Khuraijam¹,

Khuraijam²,

Khagokpam³

et al. 2016

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BACKGROUND Cutaneous metastasis from carcinoma are relatively uncommon being usually late events in the course of internal malignancies. This study highlights the role of fine needle aspiration cytology in diagnosing metastatic skin nodules. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of cytopathological records from Pathology Department, RIMS for five years (January 2010 to December 2014) was done and 36 cases with cutaneous metastases were encountered. RESULTS Of the 36 cases, there were 15 males and 21 females. The age range was 16 to 80 years with a mean age of 55.2 years. Known primary tumour was found in 32 cases (88.9%) and 4 (11.9%) cases were of unknown primary. The most common primary site of malignancy to metastasise was lungs in males and breast and ovary in females. Abdominal wall followed by chest wall were the most common sites of metastasis. Adenocarcinoma was the commonest histological type to metastasise. CONCLUSION Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a minimally invasive, safe, rapid and reliable method for the diagnosis of cutaneous metastasis. It also offers a clue to the underlying unsuspected malignancy or recurrence.

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confidence: 80%

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Cutaneous Metastases- A 5-Year Study

Khuraijam¹,

Khuraijam²,

Khagokpam³

et al. 2016

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“…Such lesions may indicate failure of ongoing therapy or recurrence of a cancer which was previously cured or, rarely it may be the first sign of unsuspected malignancy. 6 Subcutaneous metastases of malignancies can be secondary to direct extension from tumor or by lymphatic or vascular route. 4 Metastases can occur everywhere in the subcutaneous tissue but it usually tends to be close to the primary cancer.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…5 FNAC is an excellent, safe, rapid, minimally invasive and simple method for early diagnosis of such cases as the lesions are easily accessible and palpable. 6,7 for Fine needle aspiration in cytology OPD, 25 cases were diagnosed as cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions. Clinical history and details of all relevant investigations performed was undertaken.…”

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confidence: 99%

Fine needle aspiration cytology- an accurate method for diagnosis of cutaneous and subcutaneous metastases

Rastogi

2017

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: Cutaneous metastases from carcinoma are relatively uncommon, usually representing late events in the course of internal malignancies and indicate a dismal outcome of patients. Aim of the study was undertaken to evaluate the role of FNAC as a diagnostic tool for diagnosis of cutaneous metastases of various internal malignancies as it is of great value in the early diagnosis.Methods: Study of cutaneous metastases was undertaken for the period from April 2013 to July 2017. Out of over 12000 cytology cases, 25 cases were diagnosed as cutaneous metastases. Fine needle aspiration was done using 22-gauge needle without anaesthesia and smears were air dried and stained with MGG.Results: Out of 25 patients diagnosed with cutaneous metastases on cytology, 11 were males and 14 females with age ranging from 20-75 years. Chest wall was the most common site of metastases. Adenocarcinoma and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma were the most common cytomorphological types observed.Conclusions: FNAC is minimally invasive, safe, rapid and reliable method for the diagnosis of cutaneous metastases.

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“…5 FNAC not only helps in early diagnosis & prompt initial evaluation & treatment of cutaneous metastasis with known primary but also offers an accurate & non invasive method for diagnosis of metastasis. 7 Further use of LBC helps in diagnosing primary with help of ICC & in some cases prognosis of tumour. 8 In most of patients subcutaneous metastasis reveals a terminal stage of illness so using a non invasive method for diagnosis or exclusion of metastasis is crucial.…”

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Distant Cutaneous Metastasis Of Endometrial Carcinoma - Unusual Presentation

Sen

Bhutani

2018

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Metastases to the skin from internal carcinoma are relatively rare and cutaneous metastasis from endometrial adenocarcinoma is rarer with poor prognosis. In the reported cases, metastasis from endometrial cancer has been most commonly noted at the site of initial surgery and radiotherapy. More rarely, distant cutaneous sites, including scalp, toes and trunk have been reported. We report a case of unusual presentation of distant cutaneous metastasis of endometrial adenocarcinoma to left anterior shoulder diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). FNAC can be used rather than biopsy in such patients with cutaneous involvement at terminal stage.

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Diagnosis of Subcutaneous Metastatic Deposits by Fine Needle Aspiration

Cited by 7 publications

References 18 publications

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Cutaneous Metastases- A 5-Year Study

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Cutaneous Metastases- A 5-Year Study

Fine needle aspiration cytology- an accurate method for diagnosis of cutaneous and subcutaneous metastases

Distant Cutaneous Metastasis Of Endometrial Carcinoma - Unusual Presentation

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