Cutaneous metastasectomy: Is there a role in breast cancer? A systematic review and overview of current treatment modalities.
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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9545220 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug
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Cutaneous metastasectomy: Is there a role in breast cancer? A systematic review and overview of current treatment modalities.
Huang Samantha S Parekh Vishwas V Waisman James J Jones Veronica V Yuan Yuan Y Vora Nayana N Li Richard R Jung Jae J Kruper Laura L Abdulla Farah F Fong Yuman Y Li Wai-Yee WY
Journal of surgical oncology 20220407 2
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 ove ...[more]
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