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ALK-Negative Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma with Cutaneous Involvement Initially Mimicking Primary Cutaneous
Huijing Wang1, Zongyang Li1, Shubo Zhuang1
1Department of Cosmetic Dermatology, The First Hospital of Tsinghua University, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
|July 23, 2026
Summary
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) that is ALK-negative and presents with skin lesions is rare. Distinguishing systemic from primary cutaneous ALCL is crucial for prognosis and treatment, often requiring specific antigen testing.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a T-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with variable prognosis.
- ALK-negative status and high Ki-67 expression correlate with poorer outcomes in ALCL.
- Systemic ALK-negative ALCL with initial cutaneous involvement is an uncommon presentation.