Skin Involvement of Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumour in a Black African: A Rare Occurrence
Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) constitute an infrequent group of neoplasms arising from neuroendocrine cells present in most body parts. They represent about 0.5% of all cancers and commonly affect the middle-aged and the elderly. While metastatic NETs are generally rare, skin metastasis is extremely rare and is a poor prognostic factor. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed at the late stage of the disease, thus making effective management difficult. We present a case of metastatic NET of unknown origin with skin deposits in a black African woman in a resource-limited setting. This case highlights the importance of considering cutaneous metastasis of NETs in patients of advanced age presenting with skin nodules.
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