Multiple cutaneous acral metastases in a woman with breast adenocarcinoma treated with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin: incidental or aetiological association?

Abstract

This paper reports the case of a 45-year-old female with histologically documented, multiple cutaneous metastases in the palmar and plantar surface of the fingers and toes originating from a breast adenocarcinoma after treatment with a docetaxel and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin regimen. The rarity of such a metastatic pattern from breast cancer and the eventual association with the chemotherapy administered are thoroughly discussed.