Histology: The diagnosis of cutaneous metastasis is almost always made by the pathologist after histological review. Each tumor is unique, and the histological picture depends on the primary tumor.
Treatment: Solitary cutaneous metastases can be surgically excised. The risk of recurrence is high, and adjunctive chemotherapy and radiotherapy should be considered. Palliative surgical excision can be undertaken for any cutaneous metastases that are painful, ulcerated, or inhibiting the patient’s ability to function. The prognosis for patients with cutaneous metastasis is poor. The overall survival rate for multiple cutaneous metastases has been reported to be 3 to 6 months. The length of survival is increasing now because of improved treatments.
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