Poorly differentiated carcinoma arising in the setting of erythema ab igne

Justin R. Sigmon; Jacob Cantrell; Daniel Teague; Omar Sangueza; Daniel J Sheehan

doi:10.1097/DAD.0b013e3182871648

Poorly differentiated carcinoma arising in the setting of erythema ab igne

Justin R. Sigmon, Jacob Cantrell, Daniel Teague, Omar Sangueza, Daniel J Sheehan

Dermatology

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Abstract

Erythema ab igne (EAI) is a reticulated, erythematous, or hyperpigmented dermatosis that is caused by chronic exposure to infrared radiation. Chronic lesions of EAI have significant potential for malignant transformation. We report a case of poorly differentiated carcinoma arising within a patch of long-standing EAI on the lower extremity of a 92-year-old female. This case highlights the importance of recognizing EAI early and counseling patients to avoid further exposure to the offending infrared source to reduce the risk of malignant transformation. EAI has been associated with several different types of cutaneous neoplasms including the Merkel cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	676-678
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Dermatopathology
Volume	35
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/DAD.0b013e3182871648
State	Published - Aug 2013

Keywords

carcinoma
erythema ab igne
malignancy

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Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Dermatology

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Poorly differentiated carcinoma arising in the setting of erythema ab igne

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