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[Borrelia-associated lymphocytoma cutis].

C Palmen¹, P Jamblin, B Florkin

¹Faculté de médecine, Ulg, Liège, Belgium.

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A 6-year-old boy developed Borrelia burgdorferi-associated lymphocytoma cutis on his ear. Prompt antibiotic therapy led to the lesion’s complete resolution, highlighting a favorable outcome for this benign B-cell process.

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Dermatology
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics

Background:

Borrelia burgdorferi infection can manifest in the skin, presenting various clinical forms.
Cutaneous lymphocytoma, a benign B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, is a recognized manifestation of early disseminated Lyme disease.
Distinguishing cutaneous lymphocytoma from malignant lymphomas is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Observation:

A case study of a 6-year-old boy presenting with lymphocytoma cutis on the ear is detailed.
The lesion was associated with Borrelia burgdorferi infection.
Clinical presentation, physical examination, and serological tests were utilized for diagnosis.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with Borrelia burgdorferi-associated lymphocytoma cutis.
Histopathological analysis was considered for differential diagnosis with cutaneous lymphomas.
The condition represents a subacute manifestation of early disseminated borrelial infection.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and prompt antibiotic treatment are effective in resolving Borrelia burgdorferi-associated lymphocytoma cutis.
The favorable prognosis of cutaneous lymphocytoma underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis in pediatric dermatology.
This case reinforces the spectrum of cutaneous manifestations of Lyme disease and the efficacy of antimicrobial therapy.