Dermatologica Sinica (Jan 2020)

Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, presenting with acneiform eruptions: A previously undescribed variant

  • Chen-Pu Yeh,
  • Yun-Wen Chiu,
  • Chih-Chaung Chen,
  • Han-Nan Liu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds_39_19
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 38, no. 2
pp. 105 – 109

Abstract

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Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTL), nasal type, is an Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-associated aggressive form of lymphoma that primarily involves areas outside the nasal cavity. Skin is also commonly involved resulting in a variety of skin manifestations. Here, we report an ENKTL, nasal type, in a 29-year-old male with a previously undescribed acneiform presentation. Skin biopsy revealed an angiodestructive, perivascular lymphocytic infiltration, which stained positive for CD3, CD56, and TIA-1 in various proportions. Scattered EBV-infected cells were demonstrated by in situ hybridization. The patient received chemotherapy with almost complete resolution of the skin lesions initially but later experienced flare-ups.

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