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Leser-Trélat Sign as a Marker for Underlying Pancreatic Cancer.

Authors :
Modi, Kalpit
Chen, Richard
Abubshait, Layla
Source :
Clinical Practice & Cases in Emergency Medicine; Aug2023, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p202-204, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Case Presentation: Early diagnosis and rapid treatment of cancer is essential for good clinical outcomes for patients. In this case, an 85-year-old man presented with failure to thrive and was noted to have rapid-onset, multiple seborrheic keratoses (Leser-Trélat sign) on his chest and back. He was ultimately diagnosed with pancreatic cancer using computed tomography. Discussion: Leser-Trélat sign is a rare cutaneous marker for underlying malignancy. Identification of this sign can help guide diagnostic imaging and lab work to identify an occult internal malignancy, resulting in more rapid diagnosis, earlier treatment, and potentially better clinical outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2474252X
Volume :
7
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Practice & Cases in Emergency Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
170387186
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.1248