Table 1.
Characteristics of mCRC cases involving the axilla reported in the literature.
| Patient | Age | Sex | Primary site | Axillary LAN1 | Presentation of Axillary LAN1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | F | L colon | Left | Swollen left axillary nodes noted on CT |
| 2 | 49 | M | L colon | Left | Large axillary mass approaching 10cm in diameter on physical exam |
| 3 | 72 | F | L colon | Left | Patient-discovered, confirmed on exam |
| 4 | 46 | F | L colon | Left | FNA cytology |
| 5 | 52 | M | R colon | Left | “firm, rubbery, painless” axillary LAN measuring 4cm on physical exam |
| 6 | 70 | M | R colon | Left | Left axillary lymph node metastasis detected on imaging |
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LAN: lymphadenopathy