A rare presentation of lung squamous cell carcinoma metastasis to the distal phalanx of the little finger: a case report. Issue 2 (1st August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Jianjun; Zhou, Yinan; Yang, Dawei; Yang, Fan
• Is Part Of: Cancer innovation. Volume 1:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 194
• Page End: 196
• Publication Date: 2022-08-01
• Subjects: acrometastases -- lung neoplasm -- micro metastasis -- pulmonary disease; Cancer -- Research -- Periodicals; Oncology -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Treatment -- Technological innovations; Cancer -- Diagnosis -- Technological innovations; Cancer -- Research; Cancer -- Treatment -- Technological innovations; Oncology; Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1002/cai2.20
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2770-9183

Abstract

Abstract: Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide. Early detection is the most important factor that affects the prognosis of lung cancer patients. The distal phalanx is a highly unusual metastatic site of lung cancer, and is often misdiagnosed, especially when accompanied by trauma. Herein, we present the case of a 68‐year‐old male patient who injured his right little finger. We hope this rare case will help clinicians to better diagnosis acral metastases of lung cancer to prolong patient survival. Abstract : Acrometastases of the hand are extremely rare and may be the first manifestation of lung cancer, but they consider a poor prognosis marker. It is important for physicians who encounter patients with a persistent lesion at the site of a wound located in the hand to earlier diagnosis. This recognition will improve patient care and may lead to earlier diagnosis of malignancy.