Cutaneous Ovarian Carcinoma Metastases: Case Report and Literature Review

Cureus. 2023 Aug 31;15(8):e44459. doi: 10.7759/cureus.44459. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Abstract

Metastatic cutaneous ovarian carcinoma is a rare diagnosis with a poor prognosis. Cutaneous manifestations are variable in size and morphology. We report a woman presenting with cutaneous ovarian metastases mimicking reticulated dermatoses. Our patient presented with a four-month history of a mildly pruritic eruption in the setting of stage IV ovarian adenocarcinoma, for which she was undergoing carboplatin, doxorubicin, and bevacizumab chemotherapy. On exam, she had erythematous, indurated papules and plaques involving the right flank and breast, as well as a reticulated erythematous patch on the lower abdomen. Cutaneous ovarian metastases have varied presentations. Our case highlights an uncommon manifestation of ovarian metastases and reviews the prior literature.

Keywords: metastases; ovarian epithelial carcinoma; ovarian neoplasms; skin carcinoma; skin manifestations.

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