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Lichen planus and carcinoid tumour
1Department of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|July 1, 1997
Summary
This case report details a rare simultaneous occurrence of lichen planus and carcinoid tumor. Gastrointestinal symptoms preceded a rash that evolved into extensive lichen planus.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Lichen planus is a common inflammatory condition with no established link to malignancy.
- Carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms, typically arising in the gastrointestinal tract.
Observation:
- A patient presented with gastrointestinal symptoms indicative of a small intestinal carcinoid tumor.
- Concurrently, the patient developed a rash that initially appeared as generalized exfoliative dermatitis.
Findings:
- The rash progressed to extensive lichen planus, occurring simultaneously with the carcinoid tumor diagnosis.
- This represents the first documented case of a simultaneous presentation of lichen planus and carcinoid tumor.
Implications:
- This case suggests a potential, previously undescribed association between lichen planus and carcinoid tumors.
- Further research may elucidate any underlying pathogenetic mechanisms connecting these conditions.