Skin metastasis of ovarian cancer: report of three cases

Abstract

Three cases of skin metastases in patients with ovarian cancer are reported. The late onset of skin metastases in the course of the disease represents an advanced stage accompanied by intraperitoneal spread and has a poor prognosis. Diagnosis and differentiation from herpes zoster and other skin tumors were based on histologic examination. Palliation of symptoms and partial local response were achieved by electron beam irradiation.