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Zosteriform metastases in melanoma
P H Itin1, S Lautenschlager, S A Buechner
1Department of Dermatology, University of Basel, Switzerland.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Zosteriform metastasis, a rare skin spread, typically originates from internal cancers. This case details its unusual occurrence in a young woman with malignant melanoma.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Zosteriform metastasis is an uncommon pattern of cutaneous spread.
- It usually originates from internal malignancies or hematologic cancers.
Observation:
- A 29-year-old female patient presented with malignant melanoma on her back.
- She subsequently developed zosteriform metastases.
Findings:
- The metastases followed the distribution of the fifth thoracic dermatome.
- This represents a rare presentation of melanoma metastasis.
Implications:
- Highlights the varied clinical presentations of malignant melanoma.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering unusual metastasis patterns in oncology.
- Contributes to understanding rare dermatological manifestations of cancer.