Recommended guidelines for screening for underlying malignancy in extramammary Paget's disease based on anatomic subtype Guidelines


Authors: Kibbi, N.; Owen, J. L.; Worley, B.; Alam, M.; and Extramammary Paget’s Disease Guideline Study Group; Barker, C. A.; Leitao, M. Jr; Nehal, K. S.
Title: Recommended guidelines for screening for underlying malignancy in extramammary Paget's disease based on anatomic subtype
Abstract: Introduction: Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) may be associated with an underlying internal adenocarcinoma, referred to as secondary EMPD. Differences in this association by EMPD anatomic subtype and implications for screening are not fully understood. Objective: Define the rates of secondary EMPD and types of associated adenocarcinomas by EMPD anatomic subtype and propose a screening algorithm for underlying adenocarcinoma. Methods: Systematic literature review of EMPD (January 1990-November 2022). One hundred twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. A multidisciplinary expert panel reviewed the recommendation statements on adenocarcinoma screening. Results: Perianal EMPD was associated with a high rate of underlying adenocarcinoma (25%, primarily colorectal) compared with penoscrotal and vulvar EMPD (6% each, primarily of genitourinary origin). Thorough screening in perianal EMPD includes a colonoscopy, urine cytology, and computed tomography of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Cost-conscious screening tests in low-risk penoscrotal disease include urine cytology, heme-occult test, and prostate-specific antigen test (especially if under 70 years of age). For low-risk vulvar EMPD, urine cytology and mammography are recommended. EMPD with high-risk features may warrant more sensitive organ-specific testing. Limitations: Selection bias; retrospective data without systematic follow-up. Conclusions: Screening for underlying adenocarcinoma in EMPD should be guided by anatomic location. © 2024 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc.
Keywords: immunohistochemistry; adult; adenocarcinoma; medical decision making; ovary adenocarcinoma; prostate specific antigen; disease association; computer assisted tomography; skin neoplasms; evidence based practice; cancer screening; practice guideline; pathology; high risk patient; skin tumor; mammography; systematic review; colonoscopy; skin examination; diagnosis; practice guidelines as topic; cytokeratin 20; prostate adenocarcinoma; cystoscopy; penile neoplasms; breast adenocarcinoma; stomach adenocarcinoma; early detection of cancer; scrotum; vulvar neoplasms; penis tumor; urine cytology; colorectal adenocarcinoma; anus neoplasms; anus tumor; heme; procedures; paget skin disease; vulva tumor; uterine cervix adenocarcinoma; humans; human; male; female; article; early cancer diagnosis; extramammary paget's disease; paget disease, extramammary; adenocarcinoma of the bladder; secondary empd
Journal Title: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume: 92
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0190-9622
Publisher: Mosby Elsevier  
Date Published: 2025-02-01
Start Page: 261
End Page: 268
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.07.1531
PUBMED: 39401611
PROVIDER: scopus
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  1. Kishwer S Nehal
    278 Nehal
  2. Mario Leitao
    574 Leitao
  3. Christopher Barker
    218 Barker