Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica: Bazex syndrome.
Bazex syndrome, or acrokeratosis paraneoplastica, is a cutaneous paraneoplastic syndrome characterized by psoriasiform lesions associated with, usually, a squamous cell carcinoma of the upper aerodigestive tract. We present a case of Bazex syndrome associated with metastatic cervical squamous cell carcinoma with an unknown primary. The features of the condition are discussed in the light of current knowledge.
Wareing
M J
MJ
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Guys' and St. Thomas' Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK.
Vaughan-Jones
S A
SA
McGibbon
D H
DH
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D005145:Face; D005385:Fingers; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck; D009382:Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013577:Syndrome