Alopecia neoplastica
| Alopecia neoplastica | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Alopecia neoplastica may present as a scarring
alopecia, appearing anywhere on the scalp, and it has been described with cutaneous metastasis from breast, gastric, lung, renal and pancreatic carcinomas.[1]
Signs and symptoms
Alopecia neoplastica usually presents as a nodule, plaque, patch, or ulceration on the scalp.[2]
Causes
Alopecia neoplastica can come from tumors that are malignant or benign.[3] The most common cancer linked to alopecia neoplastica was found to be GI cancer, followed by breast cancer.[2]
Epidemiology
According to one study, 53.7% of patients with alopecia neoplastica were women, compared to 46.3% of men. 59 was the median age at onset.[2]
See also
- Alopecia areata
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
- ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- ^ S2CID 73423215.
- PMID 34901185.
Further reading
- Cohen, Philip R. (2009-06-22). "Primary alopecia neoplastica versus secondary alopecia neoplastica: a new classification for neoplasm-associated scalp hair loss". Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 36 (8). Wiley: 917–918. S2CID 13055580.
- Kim, Jung-Hee; Kim, Min-Joong; Sim, Woo-Young; Lew, Bark-Lynn (2014). "Alopecia Neoplastica due to Gastric Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Scalp, Presenting as Alopecia: A Case Report and Literature Review". Annals of Dermatology. 26 (5). Korean Dermatological Association and The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology: 624–627. PMID 25324657.