Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma simulating basal-cell carcinoma on the nasal ala

Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (PCBCLs) constitute 25% of all primary cutaneous lymphomas. They present in the skin with no evidence of systemic or extracutaneous disease at the time of diagnosis, after adequate staging. Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas differ significantly from their nodal co...

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Published inAnais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 90; no. 3 Suppl 1; pp. 111 - 114
Main Authors Wanczinsnki, Mariana Isis, Pinto, Clóvis Antonio Lopes, Trevisan, Flávia, Cunha, Paulo Rowilson, Grohs, Luz Marina Hannah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 01.01.2015
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Summary:Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (PCBCLs) constitute 25% of all primary cutaneous lymphomas. They present in the skin with no evidence of systemic or extracutaneous disease at the time of diagnosis, after adequate staging. Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas differ significantly from their nodal counterparts in relation to both clinical behavior and prognosis. The distinction between primary and secondary B-cell lymphomas is essential for defining prognosis/course of action. Such distinction is also very difficult to make, since primary and secondary B-cell lymphomas are clinically and histologically indistinguishable. We report the case of a patient with primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma who underwent surgical excision.
Bibliography:Conflict of Interest: None.
ISSN:0365-0596
1806-4841
DOI:10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153768