Table 1: Cutaneous metastases locations and their primary sites [15]
Cutaneous Location |
Common Primary Site/Tumor |
Anterior Chest -Most common site in females, 2nd in males |
Men- lung, melanoma Women- breast |
Abdomen -Most common site in males, 2nd in females |
Men- colorectal, lung, stomach Women- colorectal, ovary, breast |
Scalp |
Men- lung, kidney Women- breast |
Face |
Men- oral SCC, kidney, lung Women- breast |
Neck |
Men- oral SCC, lung Women- breast |
Upper Extremity-
uncommon
|
Men- melanoma, lung, kidney, intestine Women- breast, melanoma |
Lower Extremity-
uncommon
|
Melanoma, lung, kidney |
Back and Flank |
Men- lung, melanoma Women- breast, melanoma |
Pelvic Region |
Colorectal |