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[Lyell's syndrome and lymphoma].

L Bianchi1, S Gatti, A M Carrozzo

  • 1Clinica Dermatologica II, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata.

Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia : Organo Ufficiale, Societa Italiana Di Dermatologia E Sifilografia
|June 1, 1990
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This case study highlights a rare instance of Lyell's Syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) co-occurring with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. The patient's death followed a severe erythrodermic state, with the lymphoma discovered post-mortem.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • This report details a unique case of a patient presenting with symptoms suggestive of Lyell's Syndrome.
  • The patient had an undiagnosed low-grade malignancy, non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, which was only identified during post-mortem examination.

Observation:

  • The patient initially exhibited mucosal inflammation and erosions, followed by widespread skin lesions including macules, vesicles, and bullae.
  • Despite initial stability, the patient developed a high fever and an erythrodermic state, leading to rapid deterioration and death within six weeks.
  • Extensive laboratory investigations, including bacteriological and virological tests, yielded negative results.

Findings:

  • Post-mortem examination revealed retroperitoneal and pelvic neoplastic tissue involving lumboaortic lymph nodes.

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  • Histopathology confirmed a diffuse, low-grade non-Hodgkin Lymphoma with small lymphocytes exhibiting plasmocytic differentiation.
  • The absence of a clear trigger, such as drug intake or infection, suggests a potential link between the lymphoma and Lyell's Syndrome.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the rare but significant association between lymphoproliferative neoplasms and severe cutaneous adverse reactions like Lyell's Syndrome.
    • It highlights the importance of considering underlying malignancies in atypical presentations of severe dermatological conditions.
    • Further research into the pathogenetic mechanisms linking lymphoma and Lyell's Syndrome is warranted to improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.