Bazex syndrome (acrokeratosis paraneoplastica): persistence of cutaneous lesions after successful treatment of an associated oropharyngeal neoplasm.
Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome commonly affecting males over 40 years of age. There exists a strong association with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the upper aerodigestive tract or cervical metastatic disease originating from an unknown primary. We report a case associated with SCC of the right tonsil with persistent paraneoplastic cutaneous lesions 2 years after successful treatment of the underlying neoplasm.
Fasanmade
Adekunmi
A
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom. fasanmade@aol.com
Farrell
Keith
K
Perkins
Charles S
CS
D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010257:Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery