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Cutaneous and systemic plasmacytosis

Cutaneous and systemic plasmacytosis (CSP) is a rare condition characterized by a clinical triad of cutaneous lesions, polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia, and superficial lymphadenopathy. The condition is described primarily in middle-aged Asian patients and particular in Japanese individuals,l A pre...

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Published in:Chinese medical journal 2012-11, Vol.125 (22), p.4156-4157
Main Authors: Cheng, Ru-hong, Yu, Hong, Li, Ming, Yao, Zhi-rong
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Language:English
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Summary:Cutaneous and systemic plasmacytosis (CSP) is a rare condition characterized by a clinical triad of cutaneous lesions, polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia, and superficial lymphadenopathy. The condition is described primarily in middle-aged Asian patients and particular in Japanese individuals,l A previous study suggest a male : female ratio of 1 to 0.6, and an age of onset ranging from 20 to 62 years, with both a mean and median age of 37 years.2 Here, we report a Chinese case of CSP, who is the youngest patient of Chinese decent in literature.
ISSN:0366-6999
2542-5641
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.2012.22.048