TY - JOUR
T1 - Hepatocellular carcinoma metastatic to the scalp
AU - Walter, Charlotte M.
AU - Kirby, Emily J.
AU - Vasconez, Henry C.
AU - Rinker, Brian D.
N1 - Copyright:
Copyright 2011 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2011/3
Y1 - 2011/3
N2 - A case of scalp metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is reported that was initially diagnosed as a soft-tissue tumor. Attempted excision of the lesion resulted in an open wound requiring soft-tissue reconstruction of the scalp. Results of pathologic examination showed metastatic HCC. The patient returned postoperatively with bleeding, which was unable to be controlled, resulting in his death. Scalp metastases from HCC are very rare but must be considered when treating a patient with known cirrhosis, hepatitis, or HCC.
AB - A case of scalp metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is reported that was initially diagnosed as a soft-tissue tumor. Attempted excision of the lesion resulted in an open wound requiring soft-tissue reconstruction of the scalp. Results of pathologic examination showed metastatic HCC. The patient returned postoperatively with bleeding, which was unable to be controlled, resulting in his death. Scalp metastases from HCC are very rare but must be considered when treating a patient with known cirrhosis, hepatitis, or HCC.
KW - Hepatocellular carcinoma
KW - cranial metastasis
KW - extrahepatic metastasis
KW - massive bleeding
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U2 - 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182077843
DO - 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182077843
M3 - Article
C2 - 21415643
AN - SCOPUS:79953846076
SN - 1049-2275
VL - 22
SP - 720
EP - 721
JO - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
JF - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
IS - 2
ER -
