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Cutaneous metastases from gynecologic malignancy are rarely reported, and when present are invariably accompanied by intraperitoneal disease. In the present case extensive metastases to the skin of the abdomen, groin, thigh and perineum appeared six weeks following extensive “second look” laparotomy which revealed no evidence of intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal disease. The appearance of cutaneous metastases was preceded by only a one month history of leg swelling, erythema, and a markedly elevated serum CA-125. Problems in the differential diagnosis and management of this clinical situation are discussed.
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Patsner, B., Mann, W.J., Chumas, J. et al. Herpetiform cutaneous metastases following negative second look laparotomy for ovarian adenocarcinoma. Arch Gynecol Obstet 244, 63–67 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00931405
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