Korean J Dermatol.  2009 Feb;47(2):212-216.

A Case of Rapidly Aggravated Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma, Unspecified

• Haw S
• Lew BL
• Sim WY

Abstract

Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, unspecified (PTCL-U) is an infrequent type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHLs), which occurs mainly in adults. The common predilection sites is the peripheral lymph node; however, other sites, such as bone marrow, liver, spleen, and skin, may also be affected. PTCL-U and other types of PTCLs are the most aggressive types of the NHLs. Response to treatment is poor and the overall 5-year survival rates do not surpass 20%. A 57-year-old female presented with a 1-week-history of multiple and painful subcutaneous nodules. The shape and distribution of the nodules were similar to those of erythema nodosum. The histopathologic findings of the skin lesion fitted that described for PTCL-U. In spite of chemotherapy, she expired in 1 month after diagnosis.

Keyword

Peripheral T-cell lymphoma; Unspecified

MeSH Terms

Adult
Bone Marrow
Erythema Nodosum
Female
Humans
Liver
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral
Middle Aged
Skin
Spleen
Survival Rate