Colon carcinoma cutis: A case report

The occurrence of cutaneous metastasis from colon cancer is rare, especiall y when located on the extremities. Cutaneous metastasis typically signifies widespread disease and poor prognosis. Although uncommon, carcinoma cutis must be considered in any patient with a history of carcinoma who presents with a new skin eruption. Diagnostic biopsy is essential, inasmuch as the a ppearance of these lesions is not distinctive. We present a patient with kn own colon cancer and the new onset of papules on her right lower extremity.