Cutaneous metastasis of signet ring cell adenocarcinoma of the colon

Authors

• Assaf G. Alamri, From the Department of Dermatology (Alamri, Alraddadi, Zaytuni), Ohud Hospital, and from the Department of Histopathology (Alhujaily), King Fahad Hospital, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Ahmed S. Alhujaily, From the Department of Dermatology (Alamri, Alraddadi, Zaytuni), Ohud Hospital, and from the Department of Histopathology (Alhujaily), King Fahad Hospital, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Rahaf S. Alraddadi, From the Department of Dermatology (Alamri, Alraddadi, Zaytuni), Ohud Hospital, and from the Department of Histopathology (Alhujaily), King Fahad Hospital, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Mustafa A. Zaytuni, From the Department of Dermatology (Alamri, Alraddadi, Zaytuni), Ohud Hospital, and from the Department of Histopathology (Alhujaily), King Fahad Hospital, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Cutaneous metastasis of colorectal cancer is uncommon. Therefore, in this case study, we present a unique case of cutaneous metastasis of signet ring adenocarcinoma. The patient presented with generalized asymptomatic subcutaneous nodules 2 years after primary tumor diagnosis. Skin metastasis appeared 3 months before the liver and lung metastasis. However, the patient died 4 months later. Therefore, clinicians should observe signs of distant metastasis of colorectal cancer to enhance survival and improve outcomes.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

316

Last Page

320

Recommended Citation

Alamri, Assaf G.; Alhujaily, Ahmed S.; Alraddadi, Rahaf S.; and Zaytuni, Mustafa A. (2025) "Cutaneous metastasis of signet ring cell adenocarcinoma of the colon," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 46: Iss. 3, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2025.46.3.20240853