Skin manifestations of endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors

Semin Oncol. 2016 Jun;43(3):335-40. doi: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2016.02.022. Epub 2016 Feb 23.

Abstract

The skin signs of benign and malignant endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors are manifold and early identification of these dermatologic features is crucial in initiating timely diagnosis and management. This article reviews the salient cutaneous features of these tumors that arise in the classic endocrine glands, lung and gastrointestinal tract either as individual neoplasms or as part of a syndrome.

Keywords: Dermatologic features; Endocrine tumors; Neuroendocrine tumors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / secondary
  • Carney Complex / pathology
  • Endocrine Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia / pathology
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / pathology*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes / etiology
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes / pathology*
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / secondary