Cutaneous disorders in patients with malignancy

ABSTRACT

Skin manifestations associated with malignancy is a subject which is relevant general medicine. In this study, we found that among 1112 cancer patients, 60 patients showed skin lesions. Specific lesions such as metastatic nodules, lymphoedema, psendocellulitis [an inflammatory metastatic lesions in the form of intense erythema, warmth and tenderness, occurring when the primary tumor is usually in the breast], and Paget disease of the nipple, were found in 15 cases. Non specific lesions such as skin infection, acquired icthyosis, itching and hyperkeratosis were seen in 60 cases