Disseminated lymphocytoma cutis in a patient with B-cell non-hodgkin's lymphoma

Abstract

Lymphocytoma cutis (LC) is one of the pseudolymphomas. It clinically and histopathologically resembles to cutaneous lymphomas due to the accumulation of lymphocytes. LC can be solitary characterized by only one nodule or disseminated, presenting as extensive lesions. It presents with soft and doughy or firm nodules, skin color, reddish brown, or reddish purple mainly on exposed area, such as the face. It has to be differentiated from Jessner's lymphocytic infiltrate of skin by histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations. Apart from treatment, follow-up of patients is crucial, as the condition can evolve into cutaneous lymphoma. We present a case of 54-year-old male, with lesions over the face, trunk, and both extremities diagnosed with disseminated LC.

Keywords

• b-cell non-hodgkin's lymphoma
• disseminated
• lymphocytoma cutis
• nodules