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Cutaneous intestinal metaplasia: An unusual cause of peristomal complication with malignant potential
Author(s) -
Tinker Daniel G.,
Roberts Sammie,
Hurley M. Yadira,
Missall Tricia A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1600-0560
pISSN - 0303-6987
DOI - 10.1111/cup.13631
Subject(s) - medicine , metaplasia , pathology , intestinal metaplasia , adenocarcinoma , complication , dermatology , gastroenterology , cancer , dysplasia
Abstract Peristomal ulcer with cutaneous intestinal metaplasia, defined by scattered colonic crypts within variably intact epidermis, is an exceedingly rare pathologic diagnosis, which possesses the potential to progress to primary adenocarcinoma. Herein, we report the third case of cutaneous intestinal metaplasia in a peristomal ulcer and emphasize the importance of diagnosis and surveillance when managing this rare entity.