Cutaneous Lymphatic Carcinomatosis from Lung Adenocarcinoma Presenting with Carcinoma En Cuirasse–Like Morphology

Cutaneous lymphatic carcinomatosis from lung adenocarcinoma is exceedingly rare, and its inflammatory appearance can closely mimic dermatitis or drug-related eruptions, leading to diagnostic delay. We report a case presenting with carcinoma en cuirasse–like morphology—diffuse indurated erythematous plaques with lymphangitic distribution—confirmed on biopsy to represent intralymphatic tumour emboli from metastatic lung adenocarcinoma.

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Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
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2026-09-04
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag383
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Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Cutaneous Lymphatic Carcinomatosis from Lung Adenocarcinoma Presenting with Carcinoma En Cuirasse–Like Morphology

Shakira Meltan, Ayesha U. Kothari, Laurie Kohen
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Cutaneous Lymphatic Carcinomatosis from Lung Adenocarcinoma Presenting with Carcinoma En Cuirasse–Like Morphology

Shakira Meltan, Ayesha U. Kothari, Laurie Kohen
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Abstract

Cutaneous lymphatic carcinomatosis from lung adenocarcinoma is exceedingly rare, and its inflammatory appearance can closely mimic dermatitis or drug-related eruptions, leading to diagnostic delay. We report a case presenting with carcinoma en cuirasse–like morphology—diffuse indurated erythematous plaques with lymphangitic distribution—confirmed on biopsy to represent intralymphatic tumour emboli from metastatic lung adenocarcinoma.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Henry Ford Health System (US), Providence Hospital (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 14%
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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