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Inflammatory cutaneous metastasis from laryngeal carcinoma
U Bottoni1, D Innocenzi, T J Mannooranparampil
1Istituto di Dermatologia, Viale Del Policlinico-155, 00161 Roma, Italy. ugobottoni@uniroma1.it
European Journal of Dermatology : EJD
|March 29, 2001
Summary
This case study details a rare instance of inflammatory cutaneous metastasis originating from laryngeal epidermoid carcinoma. The patient presented with skin plaques, confirmed as metastatic cancer, highlighting an unusual spread pattern for this malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Laryngeal epidermoid carcinoma typically metastasizes to lymph nodes or lungs.
- Cutaneous metastases are uncommon in laryngeal cancer, usually presenting as nodules.
- Previous treatment included surgery, lymphadenectomy, and radiotherapy for metastatic disease.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old man developed erythematous plaques on his supraclavicular and infraclavicular regions.
- Skin biopsy revealed atypical cells within dilated lymphatic vessels.
- Immunohistochemistry confirmed epithelial origin using anti-cytokeratin antibodies.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of inflammatory cutaneous metastasis from laryngeal epidermoid carcinoma.
- This represents the first reported case of this specific type of metastasis from laryngeal cancer.
- Histological findings indicated metastatic cells within lymphatic vessels.
Implications:
- Highlights an unusual metastatic pathway for laryngeal epidermoid carcinoma.
- Suggests the possibility of inflammatory skin lesions as a sign of distant laryngeal cancer spread.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering rare metastatic patterns in cancer diagnosis and management.