Lymphomatoid papulosis

Lymphomatoid papulosis is often regarded as a low-grade variant of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). Given the excellent long-term prognosis, recent consensus guidelines indicate that patients can be monitored off therapy. We report a case of a 67-year-old man who presented with lymphomatoid papulos...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2018-12, Vol.24 (12)
Main Authors: Wiznia, Lauren E, Cohen, Jeffrey M, Beasley, Jenna M, Meehan, Shane A, Latkowski, Jo-Ann M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Clobetasol - therapeutic use
Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use
Humans
Hydroquinones - therapeutic use
Hyperpigmentation - drug therapy
Hyperpigmentation - etiology
Lymphomatoid Papulosis - complications
Lymphomatoid Papulosis - drug therapy
Lymphomatoid Papulosis - pathology
Male
Skin Neoplasms - complications
Skin Neoplasms - drug therapy
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Watchful Waiting
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Summary:Lymphomatoid papulosis is often regarded as a low-grade variant of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). Given the excellent long-term prognosis, recent consensus guidelines indicate that patients can be monitored off therapy. We report a case of a 67-year-old man who presented with lymphomatoid papulosis, with necrotic papules that have been intermittently present for over forty years.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D32412042443