Cutaneous manifestations of malignant disease: A review
Niger. j. med. (Online)
; 16(1): 18-24, 2007.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The skin is the largest and most accessible organ in the body. Internal malignancies can produce a wide range of cutaneous manifestations that are often neglected by clinicians. This review aims to increase the awareness of clinicians by highlighting the various cutaneous manifestations of common internal malignancies.Method:
A review composed via Medline Internet search; literature search and contributions from our experiences as well as shared experiences from colleagues over the years.Results:
The skin can be involved in systemic malignancy in a variety of ways secondary spread; as part of a genetic or acquired syndrome; as a consequence of immunosupression or as paraneoplastic phenomena. The cutaneous markers of malignancy may occur before; at the same time as; or after the diagnosis of the tumour. While in some instances the skin lesion abates with the treatment of the primary tumour; relapse of a previously treated cutaneous disease can herald recurrence of the tumour.Conclusion:
Systemic malignancies could; and do; produce a wide range of skin manifestations that are easily seen but often neglected by clinicians. A good understanding of these features will aid prompt and appropriate diagnosis; upon which the necessary treatment could be anchored
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Main subject:
Skin Manifestations
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Hodgkin Disease
Language:
English
Journal:
Niger. j. med. (Online)
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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