Rare paraneoplastic syndrome associated with colorectal malignancy

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Authors

Erika Michelin, Corewell Health Resident
Jordan Jay, Corewell Health Resident
Craig Gordon, Corewell Health
Cynthia Sandona, Corewell Health

Description

Paraneoplastic hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita (PHLA) is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome characterized by the global growth of fine hairs. PHLA’s dermatologic manifestation is similar to languo hair which is thin and unpigmented. Other associated symptoms include glossitis, weight loss and diarrhea. Though PHLA's etiology is unknown, this rare syndrome is strongly associated with malignancy. Specifically, colonic malignancies, especially when it manifests in female patients.

Publication Date

5-9-2024

Disciplines

Oncology | Surgery

Recommended Citation

Michelin E, Jay J, Gordon C, Sandona C. Rare paraneoplastic syndrome associated with colorectal malignancy. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2024 May 9; Farmington Hills, MI.

Comments

2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 9, 2024.