Ovarian clear cell carcinoma recurrence presenting as subcutaneous nodules

Skin metastasis is a rare form of ovarian carcinoma spread and is associated with widespread disease and a poor prognosis. The authors present a case of a patient, with a past history of ovarian clear cell carcinoma, who presented with subcutaneous nodules as the first sign of recurrent metastatic disease.

Ovarian cancer; Ovarian clear cell carcinoma; Skin metastasis; Subcutaneous nodule; Case report.

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