Korean J Dermatol.  2005 Jul;43(7):969-972.

A Case of Primary Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

• Moon KW
• Kim SY
• Kim SH
• Choi YW
• Myung KB

Abstract

Primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is characterized by a diffuse infiltration of atypical large centroblasts and immunoblasts through the dermis without extracutaneous involvement. We report a case of primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in a 71-year-old female, who presented with a solitary erythematous nodule on the inner thigh. Physical examination and staging work-up revealed no other extracutaneous or systemic involvement. After radiotherapy, the skin lesion had almost cleared, and no evidence of extracutaneous involvement was observed for 4 months.

Keyword

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma

MeSH Terms

Aged
B-Lymphocytes*
Dermis
Female
Humans
Lymphoma, B-Cell*
Physical Examination
Radiotherapy
Skin
Thigh