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Cutaneous metastases from internal cancers.

R Benmously¹, A Souissi, T Badri

¹Habib Thameur Dermatology Department, 8 Ali Ben Ayed Street, 1008 Montfleury, Tunis, Tunisia. rym.benmously@rns.tn

Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, Et Adriatica

|December 24, 2008

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Cutaneous metastases (CMs) are rare but can be the first sign of internal cancer. This study analyzed 14 cases, finding lung and breast cancers were primary culprits.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Cutaneous metastases (CMs) from internal malignancies are uncommon and often represent late-stage disease.
This report details CM cases from internal tumors observed at a dermatological center in Tunis.

Purpose of the Study:

To report and analyze the clinical characteristics and outcomes of cutaneous metastases from internal malignancies.
To investigate the diagnostic significance of CMs as an early indicator of underlying cancer.

Main Methods:

A retrospective review of clinical records and histological data was conducted.
The study encompassed a 14-year period, analyzing all confirmed cases of CMs from internal malignancies.

Main Results:

Fourteen cases of CMs were identified (8 males, 6 females) with a mean age of 63.5 (males) and 76.5 (females).
CMs were the initial sign of internal malignancy in 64% of patients, typically presenting as firm nodules (93%).
Primary cancers included lung (38% in males) and breast (33% in females); common sites were thorax (50%) and abdomen (29%).

Conclusions:

Cutaneous metastases are infrequent but can serve as a crucial presenting sign of internal cancers.
Early recognition of CMs is vital for timely diagnosis and management of underlying malignancies.