Rare presentation of the cutaneous metastasis of colon cancer imitating herpes zoster
| Autor: | Elizabeth Swezey, Rodrigo Blake, Sarah Alamprese, Teresa Luong, Lambros D.G. Angus |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 12, Iss 5, Pp 1003-1005 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2249-4863 2278-7135 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1841_22 |
| Popis: | The cutaneous metastasis of colon cancer is rare, and most commonly manifests as nodules or masses. In the case of our patient, a rarely described vesiculomaculopapular rash resembling herpes zoster was observed and treated as such; however, biopsy later revealed metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma. Metastasis of colon cancer to the skin typically confers a poor prognosis, however, early identification may allow for quicker intervention and more aggressive treatments, that may extend survival. Given the immunocompromised state of cancer patients undergoing antineoplastic therapy, a herpes zoster eruption would not be unexpected, but an astute primary care provider should keep metastatic disease in their differential. |
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