Open AccessPrimary cutaneous diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma presenting as chronic non‐healing ulcer
Author(s) -
Billero Victoria L,
LaSenna Charlotte E,
Romanelli Marco,
Giubellino Alessio,
Brenes Robert A,
Romanelli Paolo
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international wound journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1742-481X
pISSN - 1742-4801
DOI - 10.1111/iwj.12716
Subject(s) - medicine , lymphoma , presentation (obstetrics) , lymphoproliferative disorders , dermatology , pathology , surgery
Primary cutaneous diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma is an uncommon and aggressive lymphoproliferative disorder with a rapid growth rate and dismal prognosis. We present the case of a 91‐year‐old female with an unusual manifestation of primary cutaneous diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma, mimicking other more prevalent diseases like chronic non‐healing venous ulceration. Dermatopathologic evaluation rendered the correct diagnosis. A discussion of this rare presentation is important for clinician consideration to prevent misdiagnosis and prolongation of proper management in patients with chronic non‐healing leg ulcers.