Carcinoma erysipeloides: an unusual cutaneous metastasis in breast cancer

Abstract

Carcinoma erysipeloides (CE) is a rare type of cutaneous metastasis. It can be observed during any stage of active carcinoma or after completion of radical treatment or may represent as the first clinical sign of an unknown primary. The diagnosis of CE is usually delayed as it mimics many benign skin conditions such as erysipelas. It is mostly associated with advanced breast cancer but can be seen in other malignancies like colon, pancreas, esophagus, and uterus. We report a case of CE in a patient with locally advanced breast cancer.