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Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis caused by nickel

H E Houck1, F A Wirth, C L Kauffman

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201-1703, USA.

American Journal of Contact Dermatitis : Official Journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society
|September 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis, a rare condition mimicking mycosis fungoides, was successfully reproduced in a patient. Prompt diagnosis and avoidance of the allergen led to complete resolution, highlighting its excellent prognosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
  • Allergology

Background:

  • Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis is a rare skin condition.
  • It is characterized by allergic contact dermatitis that pathologically resembles mycosis fungoides.
  • Previous studies have described its histopathology but not attempted to reproduce it.

Observation:

  • A 68-year-old woman presented with a papular rash after wearing a nickel necklace.
  • A biopsy was initially suspicious for mycosis fungoides.
  • The rash resolved with topical steroids and necklace removal.

Findings:

  • A nickel patch test was positive.
  • A biopsy from the patch test site did not show mycosis fungoides.
  • Contact dermatitis was reproduced at a distant site, but it differed from the original presentation.

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Implications:

  • Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis has an excellent prognosis.
  • Complete resolution is achieved by avoiding the causative agent.
  • This case demonstrates the successful reproduction of the condition for pathological evaluation.