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Breast Cancer Metastasized to the Scalp Mimicking Alopecia Areata: Alopecia Neoplastica.

Authors :
Wan-Lung Lin
Wen-Chi Lin
Shih-Ming Jung
Chih-Hsun Yang
Hong-Shang Hong
Source :
Breast Journal; Jan/Feb2007, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p94-95, 2p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article presents a discussion of the study concerning breast cancer metastasized to the scalp mimicking alopecia areata. A case of a 55-year-old woman who presents two slowly enlarging asymptomatic alopecic areas is offered. An overview of the woman's histological examination and prescriptions is provided.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1075122X
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Breast Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24394700
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4741.2006.00372.x