Head and neck cancer implantation at the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy exit site. A case report and a review.
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is commonly utilized in patients with head and neck cancer. Tumor at the PEG exit site is a rare occurrence, likely due to direct implantation. We present a case report, review of the relevant literature, discussion of the mechanism of spread, and management.
Potochny
J D
JD
Department of General Surgery, Allegheny University Hospital, Graduate, 1800 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA.
Sataloff
D M
DM
Spiegel
J R
JR
Lieber
C P
CP
Siskind
B
B
Sataloff
R T
RT
D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D011677:Punctures