Background: T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma (THRLBCL) primarily presenting on the skin is an extremely rare entity with only sporadic cases reported in the literature. Methods: We here report an extraordinary case of primary cutaneous THRLBCL with self-healing and 24 months of follow-up. Results: The lesion was a dermohypodermal/subcutaneous circumscribed ulcerated nodosity. Histological examination with immunohistochemical, molecular analysis and comparative genomic hybridization were performed. A complete staging was negative for secondary involvement. Conclusion: Our case is remarkable because it is the second well-documented primary cutaneous THRLBCL in which we observed a complete self-regression of skin lesions without recurrences or dissemination of the disease. According to the literature, we highlight that the tumoral microenvironment, in our case, could play a relevant role in stopping lymphoma growth. Furthermore, this case supports the observation that THRLBCL primarily presenting on the skin shows an overall good prognosis

Vezzoli, P., Fiorani, R., Girgenti, V., Fanoni, D., Tavecchio, S., Balice, Y., et al. (2011). Cutaneous T-Cell/Histiocyte-Rich B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. DERMATOLOGY, 222(3), 225-230 [10.1159/000327376].

Cutaneous T-Cell/Histiocyte-Rich B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

BERTI, EMILIO
2011

Abstract

Background: T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma (THRLBCL) primarily presenting on the skin is an extremely rare entity with only sporadic cases reported in the literature. Methods: We here report an extraordinary case of primary cutaneous THRLBCL with self-healing and 24 months of follow-up. Results: The lesion was a dermohypodermal/subcutaneous circumscribed ulcerated nodosity. Histological examination with immunohistochemical, molecular analysis and comparative genomic hybridization were performed. A complete staging was negative for secondary involvement. Conclusion: Our case is remarkable because it is the second well-documented primary cutaneous THRLBCL in which we observed a complete self-regression of skin lesions without recurrences or dissemination of the disease. According to the literature, we highlight that the tumoral microenvironment, in our case, could play a relevant role in stopping lymphoma growth. Furthermore, this case supports the observation that THRLBCL primarily presenting on the skin shows an overall good prognosis
Articolo in rivista - Review Essay
Cutaneous presentation; T-cell/histiocyte-rich B-cell lymphoma; Tumoral microenvironment;
cutaneous lymphomas, t-cell/histiocytic rich large B-cell lymphomas, prognosis
English
2011
222
3
225
230
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Vezzoli, P., Fiorani, R., Girgenti, V., Fanoni, D., Tavecchio, S., Balice, Y., et al. (2011). Cutaneous T-Cell/Histiocyte-Rich B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. DERMATOLOGY, 222(3), 225-230 [10.1159/000327376].
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