Title: A Rare and Aggressive, Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-cell Cutaneous Lymphoma
Authors: Dr Ghanshyam Verma, Dr Shikha Sharma, Dr Ajeet Negi, Dr G.R.Tegta
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.26
Abstract
Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a distinct variant of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, characterized by primary involvement of the subcutaneous tissue in a manner imitating panniculitis. It accounts for less than one percent of all Non Hodgkin lymphoma. A 39 year old male presented with multiple erythematous subcutaneous nodules over upper, lower limbs and trunk for 6 months, few of which gradually increased in size with central ulceration. Histopathology of lesion was suggestive of cutaneous lymphoma. Immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of subcutaneous panniculitis like T cell lymphoma
Key Words- Subcutaneous, panniculitis, T-cell lymphoma.
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