Pagetoid Reticulosis: A Rare Dermatologic Malignancy Presenting in a Middle-Aged Female.
| Autor: | Stahly S; Internal Medicine, Unity Health, Searcy, USA., Manway M; Dermatology, HonorHealth/Affiliated Dermatology, Scottsdale, USA., Lin CC; Dermatology, HonorHealth/Affiliated Dermatology, Scottsdale, USA., Sukpraprut-Braaten S; Research, Unity Health, Searcy, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2021 Oct 06; Vol. 13 (10), pp. e18524. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Oct 06 (Print Publication: 2021). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.18524 |
| Abstrakt: | Pagetoid reticulosis is a rare form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma, a malignancy of T lymphocytes, that invades the skin leading to a multitude of dermatologic manifestations. Pagetoid reticulosis commonly presents as a localized slow-growing or indolently manifesting hyperkeratotic patch/plaque on the extremities that is confined to the epidermis. Diagnosis is confirmed via a skin biopsy of the affected area followed by a cytologic examination. Treatment typically entails topical corticosteroids, alkylating agents, and retinoids. With disseminated disease, a multidisciplinary approach involving chemotherapy and radiation is necessary. To raise awareness about pagetoid reticulosis, its diagnosis, and management, we report a case localized to the left forehead and earlobe of a 57-year-old female. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2021, Stahly et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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