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Lung cancer accompanied by erythema
N Takada1, N Kusuhara, N Yanase
1Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Japan.
Internal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
|June 1, 1992
Summary
A rare case of lung cancer presented with atypical erythema, a skin condition. The skin rash resolved after surgical removal of the lung tumor, suggesting a direct link between the cancer and the dermatological symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Syndroma dermatotumorale describes skin manifestations linked to malignant diseases.
- Paraneoplastic syndromes can present with diverse cutaneous symptoms.
- Early recognition of skin changes may aid in cancer diagnosis.
Observation:
- A 70-year-old male presented with a 4-month history of atypical erythema.
- Chest roentgenogram revealed a right lung nodule, diagnosed as lung cancer.
- The patient underwent a right upper lobectomy for the lung cancer.
Findings:
- Post-lobectomy, the atypical erythema gradually regressed.
- Complete resolution of the skin manifestation occurred within 7 days of surgery.
- The temporal relationship suggests the erythema was a paraneoplastic manifestation of lung cancer.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of investigating persistent skin conditions for underlying malignancy.
- Atypical erythema can be an early indicator of lung cancer.
- Recognition of syndroma dermatotumorale may improve diagnostic timelines for certain cancers.