A rare case report of colon metastasis from primary oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma treated with a combination of surgery, radiotherapy and immunotargeted therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is a type of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The incidence of distant metastasis from HNSCC is approximately 10-15%. The most frequent organs of distant metastasis include the bone, liver, and lungs, and the occurrence of metastasis to the colon is very rare. To date, the treatment recommendation for these patients, especially local treatment, is unclear. This case reports a real case of a rare metastatic location from OPSCC, thus expanding our knowledge of OPSCC. At the same time, it suggests that local treatment has potential value in patients with metastatic HNSCC, especially for those with concomitant local symptoms.

Case description

The patient, a 72-year-old male, underwent radical radiotherapy wit

SUBMITTER: Xu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912028 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature