Metastasis is defined as a neoplastic lesion originating from another primary tumor,
with which it is no longer in contact. Cutaneous metastases result from lymphatic
embolization, hematogenous or contiguous dissemination or also direct implantation
during surgical procedures. In women, the tumor most likely to metastasize to skin is
breast cancer, which may manifest as papulonodular neoplastic lesions. We report the
case of a 66 years old female patient, presenting papulonodular lesions13 years after
the initial treatment with surgery and chemotherapy for a cancer of the left
breast.
Syringocystadenoma papilliferum is a rare benign hamartomatous adnexal tumor
of the apocrine or eccrine sweat glands. Most patients present a solitary
lesion in the head and neck region. Presentation outside the head and neck
region is even more uncommon. We present a case of Syringocystadenoma
papilliferum with papulonodular lesion located on the vulva of an infant
girl. This case illustrates the atypical location of this rare disease and
adds to the differential diagnosis of lesions on the vulva.
Neonatal herpes is a serious condition. Newborns can be contaminated in utero via
transplacental hematogenic transmission, upon delivery (the most frequent
route), or during the postnatal period (indirect transmission). Optimal
management requires prompt and accurate recognition, particularly in newborns,
in order to prevent complications. Acyclovir is the treatment of choice, but its
implementation is often delayed while awaiting test results, such as PCR and
serology. Cytology for diagnostic purposes is rarely used in dermatology,
despite the quick and reliable results. We report a case of neonatal herpes
caused by type 2 herpes simplex virus diagnosed by cytology.
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