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Primary and isolated cutaneous precursor B-lymphoblastic lymphoma in an infant

Raja Jouini1, Ines Chabchoub2, Fatma Khanchel1

  • 1Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.

Pediatric Dermatology
|March 19, 2021
PubMed

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Cutaneous lesions can signal childhood cancers like lymphomas. This case highlights a rare B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma in an infant, stressing early detection for better outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Cutaneous lesions are potential early indicators of pediatric neoplasms.
  • Primary cutaneous lymphomas are uncommon, with B-cell phenotype predominating.

Observation:

  • A rare case of isolated, primary B-lymphoblastic lymphoma was observed in a 7-month-old infant.
  • The lymphoma presented solely as cutaneous lesions.

Findings:

  • The infant's condition was diagnosed as primary cutaneous B-lymphoblastic lymphoma.
  • This diagnosis underscores the B-cell phenotype's prevalence in such rare pediatric lymphomas.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis of cutaneous lymphomas in infants is crucial.
  • Prompt identification can lead to timely intervention and improved prognosis for pediatric patients.

Keywords:
cutaneous lymphomalymphoblastic lymphomalymphomapediatricprimary cutaneous neoplasm

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