Original Article

Cutaneous Metastasis: A Meta-Analysis of Data

Authors: Richard A. Krathen, MD, Ida F. Orengo, MD, Ted Rosen, MD

Abstract

Background: Previous studies of the incidence and the most common causes of cutaneous metastasis have not led to a consensus. We compiled data from many retrospective studies and from patient data registries and autopsies to increase the total number of cases available for a larger analysis of this subject. This study was conducted to gain a better understanding of the true incidence of cutaneous metastasis, the tumors most commonly involved in this presentation, and the locations of such lesions.

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