Hepatocellular carcinoma metastatic to the scalp

Charlotte M. Walter; Emily J. Kirby; Henry C. Vasconez; Brian D. Rinker

doi:10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182077843

Hepatocellular carcinoma metastatic to the scalp

Charlotte M. Walter
, Emily J. Kirby
, Henry C. Vasconez
, Brian D. Rinker

Surgery

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	720-721
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Volume	22
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182077843
State	Published - Mar 2011

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Keywords

Hepatocellular carcinoma
cranial metastasis
extrahepatic metastasis
massive bleeding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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Hepatocellular carcinoma metastatic to the scalp

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