An unusual presentation of primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma

Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma (PCFCL) is a rare low-grade cutaneous B-cell lymphoma. Clinically, PCFCL is usually an erythematous subcutaneous nodule or an infiltrated plaque. The dermoscopy is non-specific and it is characterized by polymorphous vascular pattern, arborizing vessels ove...

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Published inExperimental oncology Vol. 43; no. 4; p. 376
Main Authors Janowska, A, Fidanzi, C, Granieri, G, Iannone, M, Bonadio, A G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ukraine 01.12.2021
Subjects
Adult
Female
Humans
Lymphoma
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma (PCFCL) is a rare low-grade cutaneous B-cell lymphoma. Clinically, PCFCL is usually an erythematous subcutaneous nodule or an infiltrated plaque. The dermoscopy is non-specific and it is characterized by polymorphous vascular pattern, arborizing vessels over a salmon-colored background and white areas. We reported a case of a 36-year-old woman presented with a rapidly growing, flashed-color, exophytic, soft consistency nodule on her scalp. Dermoscopy showed a diffuse structureless, skin-color area associated with a rare arborizing vascular pattern and brown circles. We reported a peculiar clinical and dermoscopic variant. This clinical presentation of PCFCL is unusual and represents a pitfall in the early clinical diagnosis. Histopathology is mandatory for a correct diagnosis.
ISSN:1812-9269
DOI:10.32471/EXP-ONCOLOGY.2312-8852.VOL-43-NO-4.17026