CME

Continuing Medical Education

Cutaneous Metastasis of Uterine Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Selim AA, Shaheen S, Lockshin N, Khachemoune A

Cutis. 2009;84:33-38.

Cutaneous metastases from cancer are relatively uncommon in clinical practice but when present may herald the diagnosis of internal malignancy. The most common sources of primary cancer are the breasts, lungs, large bowel, oral cavity, kidneys, stomach, ovaries, and malignant melanoma. Despite the high incidence of uterine adenocarcinoma, cutaneous metastases are uncommon. The most common presentation of cutaneous metastases is rapidly developing nodules or tumors. The diagnosis of cutaneous metastatic carcinoma hinges on histopathologic evaluation of the involved skin. We discuss and review the diagnosis and management of cutaneous metastasis of uterine adenocarcinoma.

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