Overview

The development of cutaneous metastases from gastrointestinal malignancies are rare, but they have been previously reported secondary to primary colorectal adenocarcinoma in relation to advanced disease. This case report describes a phenomenon of rapidly developing cutaneous and liver metastases within weeks, from a stage 3 rectal adeno carcinoma operated with curative intent.

A literature review of similar cases was made and contrasted to the rapidity and stage of this aggressive tumour. The current guidelines are also reflected on, as well as the rate of recurrence with different modalities of treatment.

Keywords: Rectal carcinoma; Cutaneous metastases; Gastrointestinal malignancies; Adenocarcinoma; Liver metastases