Dr. Jennifer Choi

Cutaneous Metastases in Cancer Patients

Dr. Choi shared about the role of dermatologists in treating cutaneous metastases (CM) in cancer patients. Typically, dermatologists diagnose CM and refer patients to their oncologist for primary treatment. Dr. Choi argued that dermatologists can make a difference in clinical outcomes and patient quality of life by treating them with skin-directed therapies. First, Dr. Choi…

Challenging Cases That Have Taught Me Oncology

Dr. Choi presented three oncodermatology cases that demonstrate clinical pearls for the diagnosis and treatment of oral graft versus host disease (GVHD), nutritional deficiencies, and aleukemic leukemia cutis (LC). Case #1 A 71-year-old female with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) presented with oral pain and bleeding and bruising of the gums…