Obligate and facultative paraneoplastic dermatoses: an overview

Obligate and facultative paraneoplastic dermatoses: an overview

Authors

  • Stefano Caccavale Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
  • Gabriella Brancaccio Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
  • Marina Agozzino Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
  • Paola Vitiello Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
  • Roberto Alfano Department of Anesthesiology, Surgery and Emergency, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
  • Giuseppe Argenziano Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy

Keywords:

dermatological paraneoplastic syndromes, obligate paraneoplastic dermatoses, facultative paraneoplastic dermatoses, malignancy, oncological dermatology

Abstract

Dermatological paraneoplastic syndromes are a group of cutaneous diseases associated with malignancy, but not directly related to the primary tumor itself or to its metastases. It is of utmost importance for the dermatologist to recognize the major cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes to diagnose the underlying tumors that trigger them as early as possible. In this overview, skin conditions that are highly correlated with malignancy, whose recognition implies a mandatory investigation of internal cancer, are described.

Author Biography

Stefano Caccavale, Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy

Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy

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Published

2018-07-31

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Review

How to Cite

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Obligate and facultative paraneoplastic dermatoses: an overview. Dermatol Pract Concept [Internet]. 2018 Jul. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];8(3). Available from: https://dpcj.org/index.php/dpc/article/view/dermatol-pract-concept-articleid-dp0803a09