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Observation Letters
87 (
5
); 699-701
doi:
10.25259/IJDVL_657_20
pmid:
34114411

Cutaneous metastases in a patient with adenocarcinoma of the stomach

Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Medical Center, Newtown, Kolkata, India
Department of Pathology Tata Medical Center, Newtown, Kolkata, India
Department of Dermatology, Fortis Hospital Kolkata, India

Corresponding author: Dr. Sandip Ganguly, Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, Newtown, Kolkata, India. dr.sandipganguly@gmail.com

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How to cite this article: Ghosh J, Arun I, Ganguly A, Ganguly S. Cutaneous metastases in a patient with adenocarcinoma of the stomach. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2021;87:699-701.

Sir,

Cutaneous metastasis is a rare manifestation of advanced malignancy which represents 2% of all skin neoplasms.1 Among males, commonly it is seen from melanoma and carcinoma of colorectum and lung and in females from breast and colorectal carcinoma and melanoma. It can be either an early sign of an underlying malignancy or a late sign of recurrence. Cutaneous metastasis is rare in cases of gastric cancer with the reported incidence being <5%.2 Here, we report a case of advanced gastric malignancy with cutaneous metastasis to the nape of the neck, which is an extremely rare site.

Case Presentation

A 31-year-old man presented with dysphagia and vomiting, weight loss for the past three months. The routine hematology and biochemistry investigations were normal. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was done which revealed an ulcerated lesion in the antrum of the stomach. Histopathological examination of the lesion showed signet ring adenocarcinoma. Metastatic work up with contrast enhanced computerized tomographic scan of chest and abdomen showed primary stomach lesion with no other sites of metastasis. Pre-operative staging laparoscopy was done and it revealed omental deposits indicating metastatic inoperable disease. He was started on palliative systemic chemotherapy. After six cycles of chemotherapy, the patient was found to have a progressive painless, non-pruritic lesion, at the back of the neck. Examination revealed well-circumscribed exophytic growth of diameter 3.5 cm on the lower part of nape of neck the C7 vertebra. The growth had an erythematous fleshy color with a cauliflower-like proliferative central part and a smooth peripheral part [Figure 1]. On palpation, it was firm to hard and nontender.

Exophytic growth was noted on upper back with erythematous fleshy color and proliferative central part with smooth peripheral part.
Figure 1:
Exophytic growth was noted on upper back with erythematous fleshy color and proliferative central part with smooth peripheral part.

Incisional biopsy from the skin lesion showed that dermis was infiltrated with tumor cells. Special stain with mucicarmine highlighted the mucin in the cytoplasm of the tumor cells. Histopathological examination of the lesion was consistent with metastatic signet ring adenocarcinoma [Figures 2a-c].

HPE of exophytic growth showing acanthosis, elongated rete ridges and dermis infiltrated with numerous tumour cells in clusters or scattered singly (hematoxylin and eosin stain x100)
Figure 2a:
HPE of exophytic growth showing acanthosis, elongated rete ridges and dermis infiltrated with numerous tumour cells in clusters or scattered singly (hematoxylin and eosin stain x100)
The tumour cells have abundant cytoplasm and eccentric nuclei and hence called as signet ring cells. (hematoxylin & eosin stain x200)
Figure 2b:
The tumour cells have abundant cytoplasm and eccentric nuclei and hence called as signet ring cells. (hematoxylin & eosin stain x200)
Further maginification was used to highlight mucin in the cytoplasm of tumour cells. (hematoxylin and eosin stain x400)
Figure 2c:
Further maginification was used to highlight mucin in the cytoplasm of tumour cells. (hematoxylin and eosin stain x400)

Repeat contrast enhanced computerized tomographic scan of chest and abdomen revealed the presence of disease in the omentum as well as liver. At present, second line chemotherapy with weekly paclitaxel is being planned for the patient.

Discussion

Skin is an uncommon site of metastasis from the visceral organs with a reported incidence of 0.7–10%.3 Most commonly, metastasesarise from melanoma and cancers of breast, colorectum and lung. Of all the skin metastases, origin from gastric cancer ranges from 6% in males to 1% in females.

The common sites of metastase from gastric cancer are liver, regional lymph nodes and peritoneal cavity, with skin being a less reported site. The most common site of skin metastasis is the abdominal wall where it is known as Sister Mary Joseph nodule, with less reported sites being scalp, eyelids, fingertips, neck and trunk.4 They usually present as erythematous or violaceous lesions which are most commonly painless nodules.4 Less reported types are erysipelas or cellulitis like lesions, lesions with zosteriform pattern, scarred lesions, plaques, epidermoid cyst, wart- like lesions and even non-specific dermatitis.2 Our patient had a unique patterned cauliflower- like proliferative central part which was surrounded by a smooth erythematous ring. Even after extensive literature search, we could not find a similar presentation of cutaneous metastasis. Skin biopsy and a proper Histopathological examination will show the characteristic presence of malignant cells which can be confirmed with immunohistochemical studies or with special stains. Prognosis of cancer patients with skin metastases is usually dismal.5

Skin metastass from gastric cancer is rare but possible. Proper clinical examination and a high level of suspicion followed by a thorough histopathological examination are required to diagnose these lesions. Early diagnosis can lead to timely intervention which may help in improving the quality of life of the patient.

Acknowledgment

Patient’s consent was taken before usage of his clinical picture.

Declaration of patient consent

The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent.

Financial support and sponsorship

Nil.

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

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