title: Erysipeloid cutaneous metastasis from bladder carcinoma.
abstract: Cutaneous metastases from bladder cancer are uncommon, especially in the female population. Although their clinical presentation may vary, the erysipelas-like appearance and the lower extremities location represent exceptional features. We describe a 56-year-old female with a history of bladder adenocarcinoma (T3N0M0) who presented erythematous plaques with an erysipelas-like appearance located on the groins and thighs. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry from skin lesions were consistent with metastases from bladder carcinoma. We report this case for the unusual clinical features and because an early recognition of cutaneous metastases from genitourinary malignancies is important in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Arianna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zangrilli
authors.forename: Rosita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saraceno
authors.forename: Loredana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sarmati
authors.forename: Augusto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Orlandi
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bianchi
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chimenti
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004886:Erysipelas / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*