Cutaneous Prostate Adenocarcinoma Masquerading as Cellulitis
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Keywords
prostate adenocarcinoma, cellulitis, cutaneous metastasis
Abstract
Cutaneous metastases of prostate cancer are a rare entity and mimic many other common cutaneous conditions such as cellulitis, zosteriform lesions, and many others, making it easy to misdiagnose. Recognition of this condition is vital to prevent delays in treatment, as lesions usually appear in late stages of the disease and are associated with a high fatality rate. Here we describe a case of a 64-year-old man with a history of diffuse metastatic prostate carcinoma, who presented with a suprapubic rash that was initially diagnosed as cellulitis but was later determined to be cutaneous metastasis. Clinical characteristics of this metastasis and common dermal lesions with similar clinical presentations are discussed. Clinicians should be aware of the characteristics of this cutaneous metastasis and consider it when evaluating skin lesions that mimic soft tissue infections.
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