Inflammatory Metastatic Carcinoma

Erenchun, F. Ruiz De; Doval, J. Vazquez; Valerdiz, S; Serna, M. J.; Quintanilla, E.

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.1991.tb03260.x

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“…These skin changes, characterized by red induration with distinctly marginated borders associated with skin metastases, were later described as "carcinoma erysipelatoides" by Rasch in 1931 (10) for their similarity to the infectious skin condition erysipelas (Figure 3). Thus, both terms, inflammatory carcinoma and carcinoma erysipeloides, have been used interchangeably when describing skin metastases with inflammatory skin changes and histological invasion of dermal lymphatics (6,8,(11)(12)(13)(14)(15).…”

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Metastatic cutaneous breast carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature

Nava¹,

Greer²,

Patterson³

et al. 2009

CAN J PLAST SURG

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Cutaneous metastatic carcinoma, also known as carcinoma erysipeloides, is an unusual clinical finding. In women, it is most frequently found in association with breast cancer rather than other visceral malignancies. Breast cancer patients can present with cutaneous manifestations of breast disease at the time of their initial diagnosis; however, cutaneous metastases more often present well after the initial diagnosis and treatment of the breast disease. Prompt recognition of skin metastases by the plastic surgeon, especially during the delayed setting of reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, allows for earlier intervention in treating the systemic spread of the disease. A clinical case of carcinoma erysipeloides presenting in this delayed setting is outlined in the present report, along with a review of the literature. Key Words: Breast cancer; Carcinoma erysipeloides; Cutaneous metastasesUn carcinome cutané métastatique du sein : Un rapport de cas et une analyse bibliographiqueLe carcinome cutané métastatique, ou carcinome érysipéloïde, est une observation clinique inhabituelle. Chez les femmes, il s'associe plutôt au cancer du sein qu'aux autres tumeurs malignes viscérales. Les patientes atteintes du cancer du sein peuvent présenter des manifestations cutanées de ce cancer au moment du diagnostic. Cependant, les métastases cutanées font beaucoup plus souvent leur apparition bien après le diagnostic initial et le traitement de la maladie cancéreuse. Un dépistage rapide des métastases cutanées par le chirurgien plastique, notamment dans le cadre reporté de la chirurgie reconstructive après une mastectomie, permet une intervention plus rapide pour éviter la propagation systémique de la maladie. Le présent rapport expose un cas clinique de carcinome érysi-péloïde, de même qu'une analyse bibliographique dans un tel contexte. C utaneous metastatic carcinoma is an unusual clinical finding. Review of the literature indicates that the incidence of cutaneous metastases for all types of carcinomas ranges from 0.7% to 10.0% (1-3). Similarly, a more recent meta-analysis (4) demonstrated the overall incidence to be closer to 5.3%. Metastatic cutaneous lesions are more often found in women with breast cancer, than in those with other visceral malignancies, with an incidence exceeding 20% (3-6). Often, the cutaneous lesions do not become apparent until quite some time has passed from the initial treatment of the original carcinoma.

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Metastatic cutaneous breast carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature

Nava¹,

Greer²,

Patterson³

et al. 2009

CAN J PLAST SURG

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“…Thus, both terms, inflammatory carcinoma and carcinoma erysipeloides, have been used interchangeably when describing skin metastases with Figure 2) Low-and high-power views of inflammatory carcinoma of the breast. A At low magnification, discrete islands of tumour cells are identified within the dermis; B At higher magnification, neoplastic cells can be seen to occupy lymphatic vessels lined by thin layers of endothelium Figure 1) Erythematous macular-papular rash with induration along the upper inner quadrant of the native breast skin adjacent to the flap inflammatory skin changes and histological invasion of dermal lymphatics (6,8,(11)(12)(13)(14)(15).…”

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Metastatic Cutaneous Breast Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Nava¹,

Greer²,

Patterson

et al. 2009

Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery

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“…Breast cancer is a significant health problem in the United States, accounting for approximately 32% of all cancer cases among women. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Inflammatory carcinoma, formerly termed carcinoma erysipeloides, has been cited in case reports as early as 1814 and was formally described in 1924 by Lee and Tannenbaum. 3 Patients with inflammatory carcinoma have a higher percentage of metastases at the time of diagnosis, reported to be as high as 36% in one study.…”

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“…5 It is often differentiated from other types of breast cancer by the associated pain and tenderness. 4 In fact, a mass may not even be found on palpation. 2 FNA cytologic study is rarely performed and/or diagnostic.…”

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