Erythema ab igne: an unusual manifestation of cancer-related pain.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report two patients with truncal erythema ab igne who were subsequently diagnosed as having an underlying malignancy. The skin changes were due to repeated heat applications for pain relief. Although erythema ab igne is frequently seen on the anterior lower limbs of elderly people, it may be an indicator of organic disease when present in a central location in young patients.
Medical subject headings
- Hot Temperature
- Neoplasms
- Pain
- Skin Diseases