Ann Dermatol.  2016 Jun;28(3):393-395. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.3.393.

Cutaneous Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma in Zosteriform Distribution

• Kwon IH
• Kye H
• Seo SH
• Ahn HH
• Kye YC
• Choi JE

• KMID: 2164653
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.3.393

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Adenocarcinoma*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Stinging painful erythematous grouped nodules on the left vulvar area.

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  Fig. 2 Dermal infiltration by intestinal type atypical glands, showing metastatic skin adenocarcinoma (H&E, ×100).

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