Drs. Gualdi, Monari, Calzavara-Pinton, and Farisoglio are from the Department of Dermatology, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Italy. Drs. Ginani and Catrani are from Ospedale degli Infermi, Rimini, Italy. Dr. Ginani is from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Dr. Catrani is from the Department of Dermatology.
The authors report no conflict of interest.
Correspondence: Giulio Gualdi, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili di Brescia, P.le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy (giuliogualdi@libero.it).
Cutaneous metastasis represents an important sign of disease progression, allowing for the early discovery of systemic diffusion of the tumor as well as adjustment of the therapeutic approach. Our patient not only highlights a rare case of cutaneous metastases in this type of tumor but also the importance of conducting complete skin examinations in oncologic patients. Even minor findings should not be ignored in this patient population. In fact, if correctly interpreted the early discovery of cutaneous metastasis in patients with salivary gland tumors may determine a dramatic change in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
