Cutaneous metastases from carcinoma of the prostate

Steinkraus, Volker; Lange, Tanja; Abeck, Dietrich; Mensing, H.; Ring, Johannes

doi:10.1016/0190-9622(95)90369-0

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“…The constellation of 18F-FDG PET/CT findings raised the index of suspicion for possible underlying prostate cancer. Although rare, cutaneous metastases from prostate cancer have been reported [6][7][8][9]. We did not find any reports of cutaneous nodules as the initial manifestation in a patient with clinically unsuspected prostate cancer.…”

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Skin Manifestation of Unsuspecting Prostate Cancer Detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT Performed To Assess Underlying Multiple Myeloma

AbAziz

Mahaletchumy

Chung

2013

Nucl Med Mol Imaging

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“…The inguinal region and penis are twice (28 %) more commonly involved and are the most common sites [8]. Skin metastases from prostate carcinoma are usually asymptomatic and may occur at single or multiple sites [9]. Cutaneous metastases rarely ulcerate [10]; indeed, our patient presented with nonulcerating nodules at multiple sites.…”

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Skin Manifestation of Unsuspecting Prostate Cancer Detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT Performed To Assess Underlying Multiple Myeloma

AbAziz

Mahaletchumy

Chung

2013

Nucl Med Mol Imaging

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“…A review of the literature reveals 35 English language case reports in which the patient's prostate carcinoma metastasized to the skin. In some cases, the metastasis was local, involving penile or scrotal tissue, whereas in others the site of a distant metastasis was detected as a rash or nodules on the face .…”

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Cutaneous metastasis of prostate cancer: a case report and review of the literature with bioinformatics analysis of multiple healthcare delivery networks

2014

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Distant cutaneous metastases of prostate carcinomas are extremely rare, despite its high incidence and prevalence. Most cases are either a result of local extension, such as into seminal vesicles or distant metastases to bone. Few cases of true cutaneous metastatic prostate carcinoma exist in the literature. Clinically, cutaneous prostate carcinoma has been reported to mimic many other conditions, such as cellulitis, sebaceous cysts, zosteriform lesions, telangectasias and more, resulting in poor recognition. We report a case of distant cutaneous metastasis of prostate carcinoma and recent review of the literature with an analysis of de-identified patient records from multiple healthcare delivery networks. A diagnosis of metastatic prostate carcinoma may have been easily overlooked given the location and nature of the rash. Reviewing case reports and using aggregated electronic health records (EHRs), we find that fewer than 0.1% of all prostate carcinomas result in cutaneous metastases, compared with much higher rates in other types of cancers. Coupled with the low frequency of metastases to skin, careful consideration must be taken when evaluating a rash in a patient with a prior history of cancer. A complete clinical history and strong suspicion would be required to make a diagnosis of cutaneous metastases of the prostate.

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“…3 The usual sites of cutaneous metastasis of carcinoma of the prostate are on the abdominal skin, in the suprapubic area, and on the anterior aspect of the thighs either as solitary or multiple nodules. 4 Abeshouse and Abeshouse had reported the possible mechanisms of metastasis to the penis from prostatic cancer as either through direct invasion, implantation, or dissemination through the bloodstream, or through the lymphatic duct. In the present case, the deposits may have occurred through direct invasion or dissemination via the blood stream or the lymphatics.…”

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