Abstract
We present the extraordinary case of a 72-year-old man with a history of primary cutaneous peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (pcPTCL-NOS) previously controlled with topical agents who developed tumours in a sporotrichoid pattern. Culture of the tumours was negative, and histopathology showed findings consistent with recurrent pcPTCL. The tumours were successfully treated with localised radiation therapy. Sporotrichoid lesions are an extremely rare and atypical presentation of cutaneous lymphoma, with only 2 other cases reported in the literature. Our case reinforces the need to include cutaneous lymphoma in the differential diagnosis of nodules on the extremities spreading in a sporotrichoid pattern. Clinical recognition of this atypical presentation of cutaneous lymphoma allows for prompt, effective treatment, which might include localised radiation therapy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 568-571 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2017 |
Keywords
- CD56
- Case report
- Cutaneous lymphoma
- Peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified
- Radiation therapy
- Sporotrichoid
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Dermatology