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Primary Cutaneous Hodgkin's Lymphoma: An Extremely Rare Entity
Darine Hakkou1, Ismail Belefqih2, Samia Sabri1
1Internal Medicine, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR.
Cureus
|December 9, 2021
Summary
Skin involvement in Hodgkin
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cutaneous manifestations of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) are uncommon.
- Diagnosing skin involvement in HL presents challenges due to diverse lesion presentations and differential diagnostic considerations.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old male presented with a painful, nodular skin lesion.
- Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining confirmed classic Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Findings:
- The patient's skin lesion was diagnosed as Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Treatment with adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD) resulted in complete remission.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering HL in the differential diagnosis of unusual cutaneous lesions.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate chemotherapy, such as ABVD, can lead to successful outcomes in patients with cutaneous Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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