Erythema gyratum repens is a
figurate erythema
Figurate erythema is a form of erythema that presents in a ring or an arc shape. An example is erythema marginatum.
Classical types include:
* Erythema annulare centrifugum
* Erythema marginatum, Erythema marginatum rheumaticum
* Erythema chroni ...
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
Annular erythema of infancy is a skin condition reported in children roughly six months in age, characterized by transitory skin lesions that resolved without treatment within eleven months.James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''An ...
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
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List of cutaneous conditions associated with internal malignancy
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List of migrating cutaneous conditions
References
Further reading
* Illustration of the condition
External links
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