Erythema gyratum repens is a
figurate erythema that is rapidly moving and usually a marker of underlying cancer,
[Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine''. (6th ed.). Page 977. McGraw-Hill. .][James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. .] usually from the lung.
[Serrao V, Martins A, Ponte P, Baptista J, Apetato M, Feio AB. Erythema gyratum repens as the initial manifestation of lung cancer. Eur J Dermatol. Mar-Apr 2008;18(2):197-8.]
See also
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Annular erythema of infancy
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List of cutaneous conditions
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List of migrating cutaneous conditions
A number of cutaneous conditions can occur on the skin and appear to move or migrate through the skin.
See also
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Further reading
* Illustration of the condition
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