Metástasis cutáneas como primer signo clínico de adenocarcinoma de ovario

Abstract

Introduction

Cutaneous metastases are rare and represent a poor prognostic sign. Clinical forms of presentation differ, requiring differential diagnosis with a variety of dermatoses.

Case report

We report the case of an 86-year-old woman who presented with nodular skin lesions on the lower abdomen and proximal part of both legs as the initial sign of a previously unknown neoplasia. Histological examination revealed metastatic ovarian adenocarcinoma.

Conclusions

Cutaneous metastases from a primary ovarian tumor are rare and have a poor prognosis. They typically develop during the disease, but can be the first clinical sign of a silent neoplasia. Their management remains a clinical challenge; consequently, more studies evaluating the role of specific therapies are needed to standardize treatment.