Ovarian carcinoma and digital ischaemia.
A case of ovarian carcinoma presenting as digital ischaemia, with progression to gangrene, is described. The case serves as a reminder of an important association, and the potential mechanisms are reviewed.
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Department of Dermatology, St Albans City Hospital, Waverley Road, St Albans, Herts, UK.
D018269:Carcinoma, Endometrioid / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*