Pioderma gangrenoso ampollar como forma de presentación de leucemia mieloide agudo: informe de un caso / Acute myeloid leukemia presented in the form of bullous pyoderma gangrenosum: a case report

El pioderma gangrenoso ampollar es una variedad infrecuente de pioderma gangrenoso, que se asocia en el 50-70% de los casos con trastornos oncohematológicos. Se comunica el caso de una paciente de 59 años, que consultó por fiebre y ampollas purpúricas de rápida progresión, con compromiso cutáneo mucoso. Con sospecha de una enfermedad neutrofílica, ampollar, o infección por gérmenes oportunistas, se realizó biopsia de piel para estudio histopatológico, inmunofluorescencia directa y cultivo. Los cultivos y la inmunofluorescencia directa fueron negativos, y la anatomía patológica reveló un denso infiltrado inflamatorio con predominio neutrofílico en dermis. Ante el diagnóstico de pioderma gangrenoso ampollar, se realizó una punción-aspiración de médula ósea cuyo resultado fue compatible con leucemia mieloide aguda. Se instauró tratamiento con corticosteroides sistémicos, a pesar de lo cual la paciente evolucionó desfavorablemente y falleció a los 15 días de su ingreso hospitalario. Este caso ilustra la asociación de esta enfermedad cutánea con trastornos oncohematológicos y el mal pronóstico que esto implica a corto plazo. (AU)

Bullous pyoderma gangrenosum is an infrequent type of pyoderma gangrenosum, associated with onco hematological diseases in 50-70% of cases. We present the case of a 59-year-old patient with fever and mucocutaneous hemorrhagic bullous of rapid progression. A biopsy for histopathology, direct immunofluorescence (DIF) and skin culture was made, considering the possibility of neutrophilic dermatoses, bullous dermatosis or an opportunistic infection. The results of both the culture and the DIF were negative. The histopathological examination of the specimen revealed a dense dermal polymorphic infiltrate composed primarily of neutrophils. Considering bullous pyoderma gangrenosum as a potential diagnosis, a bone-marrow biopsy was performed. This study revealed an acute myeloid leukemia. Although systemic corticosteroid therapy was begun, the patient presented an unfavorable evolution that led to her death 15 days after her admission at the hospital. This case shows the association between bullous pyoderma gangrenosum and onco hematological diseases. In addition, it highlights the poor prognosis related to these diseases in the short term. (AU)

Erythroderma as first manifestation of squamous cell lung cancer: rare case report

Abstract Erythroderma as the first manifestation of a solid organ malignancy is rare. The underlying cancer is a challenging condition to diagnose. There are a few cases of erythroderma in cancer patients reported in the literature. We here describe the case of a 70-year-old man who presented with asthenia, weight loss, dry cough and total body erythema with desquamation over the past month. A chest computed tomography scan showed a nodular lesion, which was finally diagnosed as a squamous cell lung carcinoma. To our knowledge, as an erythroderma presentation, only 13 cases have been reported in the literature. This case report demonstrates the need to search for a neoplasm in patients presenting with erythroderma, particularly in the presence of accompanying debilitating symptoms.

Paraneoplastic pemphigus: a clinical, laboratorial, and therapeutic overview

Abstract: Paraneoplastic pemphigus is a rare and severe autoimmune blistering disease characterized by mucocutaneous lesions associated with benign and malignant neoplasms. Diagnostic criteria include the presence of chronic mucositis and polymorphic cutaneous lesions with occult or confirmed neoplasia; histopathological analysis exhibiting intraepidermal acantholysis, necrotic keratinocytes, and vacuolar interface dermatitis; direct immunofluorescence with intercellular deposits (IgG and C3) and at the basement membrane zone (IgG); indirect immunofluorescence with intercellular deposition of IgG (substrates: monkey esophagus and simple, columnar, and transitional epithelium); and, autoreactivity to desmogleins 1 and 3, desmocollins 1, 2, and 3, desmoplakins I and II, envoplakin, periplakin, epiplakin, plectin, BP230, and α-2-macroglobulin-like protein 1. Neoplasias frequently related to paraneoplastic pemphigus include chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, carcinomas, Castleman disease, thymoma, and others. Currently, there is no standardized treatment for paraneoplastic pemphigus. Systemic corticosteroids, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, plasmapheresis, and intravenous immunoglobulin have been used, with variable outcomes. Reported survival rates in 1, 2, and 5 years are 49%, 41%, and 38%, respectively.

Paraneoplastic Sweet's syndrome

Abstract: Sweet's syndrome is a rare dermatosis with little-known pathogenesis, associated with some clinical conditions such as infections, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, vaccination, medications and neoplasms. Hematologic malignancies are the diseases most related to paraneoplastic Sweet's syndrome, but this clinical entity can also be found occasionally in some solid tumors, including genitourinary tract tumors. We report a rare case of paraneoplastic Sweet's syndrome associated with the diagnosis of cervical cancer.

Tumor-induced osteomalacia: the importance of early diagnosis / Osteomalácia induzida por tumor: a importância do diagnóstico precoce

Tumor-induced osteomalacia is a rare paraneoplasic syndromethat can be completely cured with the removal of the culprittumor. This study described the clinical history of a patientaffected by tumor-induced osteomalacia. The patient was a57-year-old female who sought hospital due to intense andprogressive pain in the lower limbs and muscle weakness, aswell diffuse osteoporosis and a variety of pathologic fracturesat radiographs. Laboratory tests revealed hypophosphatemiawith hyperphosphaturia and raised the hypothesis of tumorinducedosteomalacia. Whole-body technetium-99m octreotidescintigraphy revealed the presence of a focal area of radiotraceruptake in the medial region of the left tarsus. After tumorexcision, there was a rapid correction of serum phosphorus,reduction of musculoskeletal complaints and evidence of bonehealing. Despite the diagnosis and treatment, the patient hadan unfavorable clinical outcome; she developed sepsis frompulmonary focus, evolving into refractory septic shock anddeath. We stress the need for greater recognition of tumorinducedosteomalacia as a cause of clinical bone pain, fractures,osteopenia and muscle weakness, superimposed on thecharacteristic biochemical profile with hypophosphatemia andrelative hyperphosphaturia. Greater awareness of the disease willallow earlier diagnosis and ultimately a greater curative potentialfor patients afflicted with this syndrome.(AU)

Osteomalácia induzida por tumor é uma síndrome paraneoplásicarara que pode ser curada completamente com a ressecção dotumor causador. Este estudo descreveu a história clínica de umapaciente afetada pela osteomalácia induzida por tumor. Paciente,de 57 anos, deu entrada no hospital por dor em membros inferiores,e fraqueza muscular intensa e progressiva, assim comoosteoporose difusa e fraturas patológicas. Exames laboratoriaisevidenciaram hipofosfatemia com hiperfosfatúria e levantarama hipótese de osteomalácia induzida por tumor. Cintilografia detodo corpo com tecnécio-99m revelou a presença de área focalde captação do radiofármaco na região medial do tardo esquerdo.Após a ressecção do tumor, houve rápida correção do fósforosérico, redução das queixas musculoesqueléticas e evidência decalo ósseo. Apesar de diagnóstico e tratamento, a paciente apresentouum desfecho clínico desfavorável, desenvolvendo sepsede foco pulmonar, choque séptico e evoluindo a óbito. Nós enfatizamosa necessidade de maior reconhecimento da osteomaláciainduzida por tumor como causa de dor óssea, fraturas patológicas,osteopenia e fraqueza muscular, superpostos a um perfilbioquímico característico, com hipofosfatemia e hiperfosfatúriarelativa. Maior alerta sobre a doença permitirá um diagnósticomais precoce e maior potencial curativo aos pacientes afetadospor essa síndrome.(AU)

Non-classical forms of pemphigus: pemphigus herpetiformis, IgA pemphigus, paraneoplastic pemphigus and IgG/IgA pemphigus

The pemphigus group comprises the autoimmune intraepidermal blistering diseases classically divided into two major types: pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceous. Pemphigus herpetiformis, IgA pemphigus, paraneoplastic pemphigus and IgG/IgA pemphigus are rarer forms that present some clinical, histological and immunopathological characteristics that are different from the classical types. These are reviewed in this article. Future research may help definitively to locate the position of these forms in the pemphigus group, especially with regard to pemphigus herpetiformis and the IgG/ IgA pemphigus.

Bazex Syndrome / Sindrome de Bazex

Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica or Bazex syndrome is a dermatologic manifestation usually associated with the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the upper aerodigestive tract. We report a case with exuberant clinical manifestations, exemplifying the typical cutaneous lesions in this rare syndrome, in a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.

Acroceratose paraneoplásica ou síndrome de Bazex é uma manifestação cutânea paraneoplásica rara, geralmente associada a carcinoma de células escamosas do trato aerodigestivo superior. Relata-se um caso com manifestações clínicas exuberantes, ilustrativo quanto às lesões cutâneas típicas da síndrome, em paciente portadora de carcinoma de células escamosas do esôfago.

Paraneoplastic cutaneous manifestations: concepts and updates* / Manifestações cutâneas paraneoplásicas: conceitos e atualizações

The skin often signals systemic changes. Some neoplastic diseases that affect internal organs may trigger several cutaneous manifestations. Although these dermatoses are relatively unusual, the recognition of some typical paraneoplastic dermatoses may lead to the early diagnosis of a neoplasm and determine a better prognosis. In this review article, we discuss the paraneoplastic cutaneous manifestations strongly associated with neoplasms, which include acanthosis nigricans maligna, tripe palms, erythema gyratum repens, Bazex syndrome, acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa, necrolytic migratory erythema, Leser-Trélat sign and paraneoplastic pemphigus. We also review the clinical manifestations of each condition and include updated knowledge on disease pathogenesis.

A pele é, muitas vezes, reflexo de manifestações sistêmicas. Doenças neoplásicas que afetam órgãos internos podem exibir manifestações cutâneas diversas. Apesar de relativamente incomuns, o reconhecimento de dermatoses paraneoplásicas pode levar ao diagnóstico precoce da neoplasia e, consequentemente, determinar melhor prognóstico. Nesta revisão serão discutidas as manifestações cutâneas paraneoplásicas com maior força de associação a neoplasias, que incluem acantose nigricante maligna, paquidermatoglifia adquirida, erythema gyratum repens, síndrome de Bazex, hipertricose lanuginosa adquirida, eritema necrolítico migratório, sinal de Leser-Trélat e pênfigo paraneoplásico. Para cada condição serão revisadas e atualizadas as manifestações clínicas, principais neoplasias associadas e etiopatogenia.

Signo de Leser-Trélat asociado a adenocarcinoma gástrico: Caso clínico / Leser-Trélat sign associated with gastric cancer: Report of one case

We report a 66-year-old male presenting with malaise, heartburn and pruritic seborrheic keratoses in both feet of sudden onset, suggesting a Leser-Trélat sign. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy disclosed a gastric cancer. The patient was subjected to a total gastrectomy and duringfollow up, the skin lesions had disappeared.

Dermatomiositis y neoplasias / Dermatomyositis and malignancy

La dermatomiositis es una miopatía inflamatoria infrecuente que se asocia a múltiples neoplasias, siendo las más frecuentes el cáncer de mama, ovario y pulmón. Los factores de riesgo más importantes para el desarrollo de neoplasia son el sexo masculino, la edad avanzada, la presencia de vasculitis/necrosis cutánea y la ausencia de anticuerpos específicos de miositis. La historia clínica y el examen físico parecen ser las mejores herramientas para diagnosticar las neoplasias; sin embargo, la tomografía computarizada de tórax, abdomen y pelvis representa el examen de elección si no existen hallazgos orientadores de una neoplasia específica. En el presente artículo se analizan la evidencia respecto a la asociación de dermatomiositis y cáncer, los factores de riesgo y las estrategias necesarias para descartar malignidad en estos pacientes.

Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory myopathy associated with multiple neoplasias, the most frequent are breast, ovary and lung cancer. The most important risk factors are male gender, old age, the presence of cutaneous vasculitis/necrosis, and the absence of myositis specific antibodies. Clinical history and a physical examination seem to be the best tools to diagnose neoplasias; nevertheless, of thorax, abdomen and pelvis computer tomography is the exam of choice when findings do not lead to specific myositis. We present an analysis of the evidence with respect to the association between dermatomyositis and cancer, risk factors and necessary strategies to discard malignancy in these patients.

Meningitis linfomatosa como sitio de recaída en la enfermedad de Hodgkin / Limphomatous meningitis as recurrence site in Hodgkin's disease

Intracraneal manifestations of Hodgkin's Disease (HD) are extremely rare, with an estimated incidence rate of approximately 0.5%. They can be classified as: 1) treatment-related leucoencephalopathy, 2) central nervous system infections, 3) paraneoplasic syndromes and 4) intracraneal lymphomas, which could be sub-classified into intraparenchymal or intradural masses. We describe a case of a 40 year-old male with mixed cellularity type HD who developed neurological manifestations as relapsed disease. Magnetic resonance imaging suggested leptomeningeal metastases and atypical cells were found in cerebrospinal fluid. The patient died from progressive disease refractory to third line chemotherapy. There are less than 50 similar cases reported in the literature. We review the clinical features and differential diagnosis of leptomeningeal metastases in Hodgkin's disease.

Malignant acanthosis nigricans with liver secondaries from an occult primary adenocarcinoma of gastrointestinal tract.

A 38-year-old female presented with hyperpigmented velvety plaques on the nape and the sides of the neck with diffuse pigmentation of the face and flexures suggestive of acanthosis nigricans. The dorsa of both the hands showed increased rugosity, hyperpigmentation and hyperkeratosis of the palms, suggestive of tripe palms. Investigations revealed multiple secondaries in the liver. Histopathology showed the secondaries to be from adenocarcinoma of the gastrointestinal tract.

Florid cutaneous papillomatosis with adenocarcinoma of stomach in a 35 year old male.

Various paraneoplastic dermatoses may be seen in association with underlying visceral, especially gastrointestinal, malignancy. Florid cutaneous papillomatosis describes the sudden appearance of multiple acuminate keratotic papules that morphologically resemble viral warts. It may be seen in association with acanthosis nigricans and/or the sign of Leser Triotalat. We report a 35-year-old male with extensive seborrhoeic keratoses and florid cutaneous papillomatosis. Unusually marked verrucous changes caused disfigurement of the hands and feet. The patient also reported dyspepsia, abdominal distention and weight loss 6 months prior to the development of cutaneous lesions. Gastroscopy revealed a large growth in the stomach. Histopathology of the tumor showed features of adenocarcinoma.

Síndromes paraneoplásicas / Paraneoplasic syndromes

Os autores apresentam uma revisäo paraneoplásica, resultando na incidência dessas manifestaçöes. Alertam sobre a importância dos sintomas e sinais paraneoplásicos no diagnóstico precoce do tumor primitivo, antes mesmo da manifestaçäo direta da fase clínica deste, favorecendo o prognóstico dos portadores de uma neoplasia, a qual pode estar ainda na faixa de remoçäo cirúrgica

Síndromes paraneoplásicos / Paraneoplastic syndromes

Los síndromes paraneoplásicos (SP) representan un grupo heterogéneo de manifestaciones clínicas que aparecen como expresión de las acciones a distancia que un tumor puede ejercer en el huésped. Los síndromes paraneoplásicos siempre han sido de creciente interés para el internista y su importancia radica en que pueden ser el primer signo de una neoplasia y permitirían su detección temprana. Además pueden ser usados como marcadores tumorales para detectar recurrencias en el curso del tratamiento y pueden ser factores importantes en la morbilidad y mortalidad del cáncer. El pleomorfismo clínico de los síndromes paraneoplásicos es bastante amplio y deben de estar incluídos dentro del diagnóstico diferencial de numerosas entidades endocrinólogicas, reumatológicas, neurológicas, dermatológicas, hematológicas y cardiovasculares. El autor del presente artículo revisa en detalle los síndromes que el clínico debe de reconocer como parte de un síndrome paraneoplásico.

Metastatic and non-metastatic complications in a case of bronchial carcinoma.

A patient with bronchial carcinoma who had concurrent development of features of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and solitary cerebral metastasis is being reported. Histopathologically the lesion was infiltrating adenocarcinoma.