Skin Conditions
Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin
Serious
ICD-10: C79 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: त्वचा में फैला कैंसर · தமிழ்: தோலில் பரவிய புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಚರ್ಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಹರಡಿದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: చర్మంలో వ్యాపించిన క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: ত্বকে ছড়িয়ে পড়া ক্যান্সার · मराठी: त्वचेवर पसरलेला कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: ચામડીમાં ફેલાયેલું કેન્સર
About this condition
Secondary skin cancer occurs when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the skin through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. It appears as new lumps, nodules, or discolored patches on the skin and indicates advanced cancer. This requires urgent medical evaluation and treatment of the underlying primary cancer.
Common symptoms
skin nodules
skin lumps
new skin growths
skin discoloration
firm bumps on skin
painful skin lesions
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | त्वचा में फैला कैंसर · त्वचा में द्वितीयक कैंसर · त्वचा पर कैंसर की गांठें · त्वचा में मेटास्टेसिस |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தோலில் பரவிய புற்றுநோய் · இரண்டாம் நிலை தோல் புற்று · தோலில் புற்று கட்டிகள் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಚರ್ಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಹರಡಿದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ಚರ್ಮ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಚರ್ಮದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ಗಡ್ಡೆಗಳು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చర్మంలో వ్యాపించిన క్యాన్సర్ · ద్వితీయ చర్మ క్యాన్సర్ · చర్మంపై క్యాన్సర్ ముద్దలు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ত্বকে ছড়িয়ে পড়া ক্যান্সার · গৌণ ত্বক ক্যান্সার · ত্বকে ক্যান্সারের পিণ্ড |
| Marathi (मराठी) | त्वचेवर पसरलेला कर्करोग · दुय्यम त्वचा कर्करोग · त्वचेवर कर्करोगाच्या गाठी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ચામડીમાં ફેલાયેલું કેન્સર · ગૌણ ચામડી કેન્સર · ચામડી પર કેન્સરના ગઠ્ઠા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin?
skin nodules, skin lumps, new skin growths, skin discoloration, firm bumps on skin, painful skin lesions.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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