Rare Paraneoplastic Syndrome Associated with Colorectal Malignancy

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Authors

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

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

3-13-2025

Keywords

Paraneoplastic hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita

Disciplines

Oncology | Surgery

Recommended Citation

Michelin E, Jordan J, Gordon C, Sandona C. Rare paraneoplastic syndrome associated with colorectal malignancy. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2025 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2025 Mar13; Farmington Hills, MI.

Comments

2025 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, March 13, 2025.