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[Cutaneous-internal malignancy syndrome associated with specific skin lesions]
Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|April 1, 1988
Summary
Skin changes can indicate internal cancers, with specific conditions like acanthosis nigricans and dermatomyositis signaling malignancy. Studying these cutaneous manifestations aids in early oncological diagnosis and investigation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Skin changes are often associated with internal malignancies.
- These changes can be broadly classified into five groups, including cutaneous metastasis and specific dermatological conditions.
- Cutaneous-internal malignancy syndromes, encompassing specific skin changes linked to internal cancers, are crucial for diagnosis.