A Case Report of Cervical Cancer with Primary Skull Metastasis

Department of Emergency Medicine, Bethzata General Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Zelalem Getahun, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bethzata General Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Phone: +251944751112, Email: [email protected]

Received Date: February 22, 2025

Published Date: March 11, 2025

Citation: Getahun Z, et al. (2025). A Case Report of Cervical Cancer with Primary Skull Metastasis. Mathews J Case Rep. 10(2):201.

Copyrights: Getahun Z, et al. © (2025).

ABSTRACT

Background: Cervical cancer is a prevalent and deadly cancer affecting women globally, responsible for over 311,000 deaths in 2018 alone. Cutaneous metastasis from cervical cancer is uncommon and generally signals a late-stage occurrence. Scalp metastasis, in particular, is exceedingly rare, with only a limited number of documented cases. Case summary: A 65-year-old woman with a 10-year history of hypertension, managed with unspecified oral medication, presented with a week-long history of scalp bleeding, which worsened significantly in the 24 hours prior to admission. The bleeding, described as profuse and bright red, originated from the frontoparietal region of the scalp and soaked the patient's dressing. This was accompanied by a severe, global headache. One month prior to this presentation, she noticed scalp swelling of same area, for which she did not seek medical attention. Conclusion: Cervical carcinoma with scalp metastases, though uncommon, can be the sole indicator of advanced disease. Due to the lack of standardized treatment guidelines for skin metastases, a comprehensive radiologic and pathologic evaluation is crucial

Keywords: Cervical Cancer, Cervical Cancer Metastasis, Skull Metastasis.