Signs of malignancy
Created 2009.
Learning objectives
- Recognise potential cutaneous signs of malignancy
Signs of internal malignancy
A group of rare cutaneous disorders are associated with internal cancer and are considered paraneoplastic syndromes. However, benign variants are more common for many of these conditions.
Malignancy as a sign of internal disease
Some malignant skin tumours may indicate the presence of an internal cancer.
Activity
Look for cutaneous signs of malignancy in your patients with cancer.
Previous ChapterReferences:
On DermNet:
Information for patients
Other websites:
- Medscape Reference: Internal medicine
Books about skin diseases:
See the DermNet bookstore
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