Korean J Dermatol.  2005 Oct;43(10):1416-1418.

A Case of Alopecia Neoplastica from Breast Cancer

• Choi HB
• Rho JH
• Joh OJ
• Park SR
• Song KY

Abstract

We report a case of alopecia neoplastica in a 54-year-old woman, who presented with a 2 month history of a solitary 2X2 cm sized, erythematous hairless plaque on the vertex. Histological findings showed an extensive infiltration of tumor cells in the dermis, resulting in loss of the pilosebaceous structure. Tumor cells infiltrated in sheets or cords of cells, sometimes demonstrating glandular structures, and tumor cells formed small groups or single rows between thickened collagen bundles; the characteristic features of alopecia neoplastica.

MeSH Terms

Alopecia*
Breast Neoplasms*
Breast*
Collagen
Dermis
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Collagen