Subcutaneous metastasis of pancreatic cancer in the site of percutaneous biliary drainage.
J Exp Clin Cancer Res
; 22(1): 151-4, 2003 Mar.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-12725336
ABSTRACT
A subcutaneous metastatic lesion from a carcinoma of the pancreas or common bile-duct along the tract of a percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage is a rare finding. Prompted by a case that came to our observation by chance, we reviewed the literature and analysed the 29 cases collected. Neoplastic cell seeding along a percutaneous drainage tract, albeit rare, must be kept in mind. The complication can be avoided if patients at risk, whenever possible, undergo endoscopic drainage.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pancreatic Neoplasms
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Skin Neoplasms
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Drainage
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Exp Clin Cancer Res
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy