Abstract

Metastasis in advanced rectal carcinoma is common and is usually seen to liver. Nevertheless, few cases of muscle metastasis have been reported in the past. In this case report, we are reporting a rare case of metastasis from adenocarcinoma of rectum to deltoid muscle and a review of previously reported cases. A middle aged men diagnosed advanced rectal cancer for which he previously operated for diversion sigmoidostomy. Then undergone course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. After some time during the course he presented with left upper arm swelling which after excision suggest tissue originated from rectal adenocarcinoma. Patient died of carcinoma after one year and six months

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