A confusing cutaneous lymphoma

Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm previously called CD4+CD56+ haematodermic neoplasm or blastic NK cell lymphoma is a rare and clinically aggressive hematologic malignancy, derived from plasmacytoid dendritic cells. It is characterized by a skin tropism and co-expression of CD4 and CD56....

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Published in:Nasza dermatologia online 2015-07, Vol.6 (3), p.321-324
Main Authors: Attafi, Salsabil, Chelly, Ines, Zhani, Alia, Zarraa, Ines, Haouet, Slim, Kchir, Nidhameddine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case reports
CD4
CD56
Immunophenotype
Lymphoma
Skin
Consent
Dendritic cells
Tumors
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Summary:Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm previously called CD4+CD56+ haematodermic neoplasm or blastic NK cell lymphoma is a rare and clinically aggressive hematologic malignancy, derived from plasmacytoid dendritic cells. It is characterized by a skin tropism and co-expression of CD4 and CD56. We report the case of a 57 year old man who had lesions papulonulaires back and lower limbs associated with multiple lymph nodes. The diagnosis was made by histological examination and immunohistochemistry.
ISSN:2081-9390
2081-9390
DOI:10.7241/ourd.20153.85