Peripheral T cell lymphoma presenting as dermatomyositis-like eruption

There are several conditions reported to mimic the cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis, including lymphoproliferative disorders. This case report presents an unusual case of peripheral T cell lymphoma mimicking dermatomyositis and discusses the clinical and pathologic features that distingui...

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Published in:Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery 2002-05, Vol.6 (3), p.218-220
Main Authors: RENCIC, Adrienne, LAMAN, Susan, NOUSARI, Hossein C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatomyositis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases
Humans
Leukemias. Malignant lymphomas. Malignant reticulosis. Myelofibrosis
Lung - pathology
Lung Neoplasms - diagnosis
Lung Neoplasms - pathology
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral - diagnosis
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral - pathology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Skin - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:There are several conditions reported to mimic the cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis, including lymphoproliferative disorders. This case report presents an unusual case of peripheral T cell lymphoma mimicking dermatomyositis and discusses the clinical and pathologic features that distinguish it from dermatomyositis. A 62-year-old woman presented with a two-month history of a progressive painful cutaneous eruption and interstitial infiltrates on chest x-ray. Skin biopsy revealed peripheral T cell lymphoma. The diagnosis was confirmed by lung biopsy. Although rare, a lymphoproliferative disorder must be included in the differential diagnosis of a cutaneous dermatomyositis-like eruption.
ISSN:1203-4754
1615-7109
DOI:10.1007/s10227-001-0044-7