Primary cutaneous small-cell carcinoma: a case report


Duman B. B., KARA İ. O., Gunaldi M., Ercolak V.

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, vol.28, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 28
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12032-010-9672-3
  • Journal Name: MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Most commonly arising in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts, extrapulmonary small-cell carcinoma is quite rare. Although its prognosis is very poor, complete remission or even cure can be achieved by combination of different treatment modalities. We report here a 32-year-old woman with a cutaneous gluteal mass diagnosed as small-cell carcinoma of the skin. Combination chemotherapy containing cisplatin and etoposide was started. Radiotherapy was administered after two courses of chemotherapy. Following radiotherapy, additional 4 courses of chemotherapy were given. She has been in remission for three years with no evidence of tumor recurrence.