Rare presentation of cutaneous lung cancer metastasis presenting as carcinoma erysipeloides

Development of carcinoma erysipeloides from malignant seeding along a pleural catheter tract in a patient with primary lung adenocarcinoma

“…CE arising from lung cancer is a rare manifestation that has been described in a handful of prior case reports. 5 , 6 , 7 …”

“…A previous case report of a patient with lung carcinoma and a malignant pleural effusion also developed CE surrounding the site of a previous indwelling pleural catheter. 5 Thus, the risk of cutaneous seeding should be considered a risk of indwelling pleural catheters in patients with malignant effusions.…”

“…Past case studies have reported the use of various combinations of chemotherapy and immunotherapy agents. 5 , 6 Radiation therapy is a possible adjunct to consider.…”