Follicular thyroid carcinoma metastatic to skin: a small papule and a big diagnostic change

We report a case of cutaneous metastasis in a patient with follicular thyroid carcinoma and breast carcinoma. Because of the association of these two neoplasms, the possibility of Cowden Syndrome - multiple hamartoma syndrome - was raised, but was excluded by genetic analysis of PTEN gene.
Source: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research