In-transit metastasis from melanoma presenting as lymphangiectasis: a case report.
Malignant melanoma as a cause of inflammatory metastasis to the skin is a rare phenomenon referred to as in-transit metastasis (ITM). We report an unusual case of a patient who developed left leg lesions resembling lymphangiectasis. Punch biopsy results revealed atypical cells consistent with melanoma. The patient had a history of high-risk melanoma involving the left side of the lower extremity. This case highlights the need for a high index of suspicion for ITM in patients with a history of melanoma. Therapeutic options are discussed.
Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA. tshekhel@hotmail.com
Tatyana
T
Shekhel
Ronald M
RM
Glick
Lee D
LD
Cranmer
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology; D008200:Lymphangiectasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary