Open AccessPrimary cutaneous multifocal CD 30+anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Author(s) -
LK Asha,
Daisy Thomas,
MP Binitha,
G Nandakumar
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/0378-6323.27758
Subject(s) - pathology , anaplastic large cell lymphoma , immunophenotyping , lymphoma , medicine , hepatosplenomegaly , biopsy , asymptomatic , lymph , flow cytometry , immunology , disease
A 45-year-old male presented with asymptomatic tumors all over the body. The tumors showed no signs of ulceration or regression. There were generalized, nontender, firm to hard enlarged lymph nodes without hepatosplenomegaly. Biopsy and immunophenotyping revealed CD 30+ anaplastic primary cutaneous large cell lymphoma. Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma is characterized by single or grouped reddish-brown tumor nodules, which frequently tend to ulcerate. Secondary involvement of lymph nodes is seen in only 25%. The lesions responded dramatically to chemotherapy, but recurred.