A case of cutaneous metastasis mimicking herpes zoster rash. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chiang, Angela; Salomon, Nadim; Gaikwad, Rahul; Kirshner, Jonathan
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 12(2018)
• Page Start: 167
• Page End: 168
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Shingles -- Herpes zoster -- Cutaneous metastasis -- Adenocarcinoma -- Zosteriform; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2018.05.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Abstract: Cutaneous metastasis is a rare occurrence and often is confused with infectious etiology most commonly herpes zoster rash. We present a case 49 year old male with history of metastatic colon cancer with persistent dermatomal vesicular rash that thought to be due to herpes zoster. A skin biopsy eventually revealed malignant cells.