Wells' Syndrome Associated with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Author:
Un Ha LEE
1
;
Jung Chul CHOI
;
Duk Kyu CHUN
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jj7074@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Wells' syndrome;
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Arthropods;
Biopsy;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*;
Cellulitis;
Dermatitis;
Eosinophils;
Forearm;
Hematologic Diseases;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Recurrence;
Skin;
Skin Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(8):1130-1132
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Wells' syndrome or eosinophilic cellulitis is a recurrent inflammatory dermatosis, characterized clinically by acute dermatitis resembling cellulitis. The histopathologic findings show diffuse dermal eosinophilic infiltration and characteristic `flame figures'. The etiology and pathogenesis are unknown, however, various associated disorders such as hematological diseases, infections, arthropod bites, drugs, and surgery have been documented. Wells' syndrome has previously been reported in only 4 cases of non-hematological malignancy. A 57-year-old man with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma developed recurrent, mildly tender, urticarial plaques on the trunk and left forearm. A skin biopsy specimen revealed histopathologic findings compatible to Wells' syndrome. Skin lesions resolved with systemic corticosteroids therapy without recurrence until now. We report a case of Wells' syndrome associated with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
