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While metastasis typically occurs in the liver, lungs, and peritoneal cavity, metastasis to the brain, particularly the cerebellum, is exceedingly rare.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>This report discusses the case of a 50-year-old woman diagnosed with mucinous adenocarcinoma of the descending colon. Over six years, the patient experienced multiple common metastatic sites, including the liver and lungs, before developing a rare cerebellar metastasis. Despite extensive treatment, including surgery and chemotherapy, the disease progressed, ultimately leading to the patient\u2019s demise. This case represents the first documented cerebellar metastasis from CRC in Mexico.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This case highlights the altered metastatic patterns in CRC due to advanced therapies that extend survival. 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