Cutaneous metastases

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Abstract
Ten cases of cutaneous metastases are tabulated, and the subject of metastatic tumor involving the skin is reviewed briefly. Cutaneous metastases ordinarily appear late in the course of fatal neoplastic disease, but can be the earliest sign of tumor arising elsewhere. Their true incidence is not established. They originate most commonly from the breast or from the skin itself but may arise from almost any organ. The lesions usually are papulono-dular, painless, discrete, and freely movable. They can be multiple or solitary, localized or widespread, and obvious or easily overlooked. Biopsy is necessary for extract diagnosis. In most cases no therapy is indicated.

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