Wells Syndrome: A Rare Skin Manifestation of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Eosinophilic cellulitis, also known as Wells syndrome, presents a wide range of morphological spectrum, from pruritic erythematous papules, nodules, and pustules to urticarial and bullous lesions. This is a rare dermatological condition and is known to develop after treatment of hematological malign...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-10, Vol.16 (10), p.e71150
Main Authors: Jose, Akarsh, Raj, Mithun, Jose, Manoj P, Mg, Jayasree
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Antibodies
Biopsy
Cellulitis
Dehydrogenases
Dermatitis
Edema
Hematology
Histamine
Histology
Hospitals
Leukemia
Lymphatic system
Lymphoma
Phosphatase
Proteins
Research centers
Skin
Steroids
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Eosinophilic cellulitis, also known as Wells syndrome, presents a wide range of morphological spectrum, from pruritic erythematous papules, nodules, and pustules to urticarial and bullous lesions. This is a rare dermatological condition and is known to develop after treatment of hematological malignancy. Here, we report a case of Wells syndrome that was the initial presentation of lymphoma, preceding all other symptoms by six months.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.71150