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Papuloerythroderma and cutaneous T cell lymphoma
C M Dwyer1, R S Chapman, G D Smith
1Department of Dermatology, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji can be an early sign of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Early diagnosis and treatment with photochemotherapy led to rapid resolution of skin lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji is a rare inflammatory skin condition.
- Distinguishing it from early cutaneous lymphoma can be challenging.
Observation:
- An elderly male patient presented with classic papuloerythroderma of Ofuji.
- Initial skin biopsies were inconclusive, showing only T-lymphocyte infiltrates.
- Blood tests revealed lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia with normal eosinophils.
Findings:
- A subsequent biopsy revealed atypical lymphoid cells invading the epidermis and skin adnexae, confirming cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
- The patient showed no signs of extracutaneous spread.
- Treatment with topical steroids and UVB was ineffective.
Implications:
- This case suggests papuloerythroderma may represent an early manifestation of cutaneous lymphoma.
- Photochemotherapy proved effective in resolving both the skin eruption and the underlying lymphoid infiltrate.
- Highlights the importance of vigilant follow-up and repeat biopsy in persistent or atypical cases of papuloerythroderma.