Cutaneous metastasectomy: Is there a role in breast cancer? A systematic review and overview of current treatment modalities
Samantha Huang, Vishwas Parekh, James Waisman, Veronica Jones, Yuan Yuan, Nayana Vora, Richard Li, Jae Yeon Jung, Laura Kruper, Farah Abdulla, Yuman Fong, Wai-yee Li
Abstract
Cutaneous metastases (CM) are neoplastic lesions involving the dermis or subcutaneous tissues, originating from another primary tumor. Breast cancer is commonest primary solid tumor, representing 24%-50% of CM patients. There is no "standard of care" on management. In particular, the role of surgery in the treatment of cutaneous metastases from breast carcinoma (CMBC) remains controversial. This systematic review evaluates the role of cutaneous metastasectomy in breast cancer and provides an overview of existing treatment types.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMetastasectomyModalitiesBreast cancerTreatment modalityCancerDermatologyOncologySurgeryMetastasisInternal medicineSocial scienceSociologyCancer Diagnosis and TreatmentCutaneous Melanoma Detection and ManagementNonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies