DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Analogous to Erysipelas carcinomatosum with similar clinical aspect in lymphogenic, loco-regional, cutaneous metastasis of a malignant melanoma. Growth per continuitatem.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
The aim of treatment is to maintain the highest possible quality of life despite a very unfavorable prognosis. Individual skin metastases can be excised. Radiotherapy or cytostasis are possible for extensive metastases.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Boni R et al (1997) Erysipelas melanomatosum. Br J Dermatol 137: 833-834
- Lindmaier A et al (1990) Two cases of Erysipelas melanomatosum. Dermatologist 41: 628-632
- Ozkan S et al (1999) Erysipelas melanomatosum. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 12: 272-274
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