Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alberto Plate [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Hydroa-like CTCL

Overview

Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma is a EBV-positive peripheral T-cell lymphoma (Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), that affects primarily pediatrics patients and has a bad prognosis.[1] Its associated with photosensitivity and insect bites.[2] Clinically, it manifests with vacciniform vesicles, necrotic ulcers and scars.[3]

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differential Diagnosis

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Treatment

References

  1. Barrionuevo C, Anderson VM, Zevallos-Giampietri E, Zaharia M, Misad O, Bravo F; et al. (2002). "Hydroa-like cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a clinicopathologic and molecular genetic study of 16 pediatric cases from Peru". Appl Immunohistochem Mol Morphol. 10 (1): 7–14. PMID 11893040.
  2. Swerdlow, Steven (2008). WHO classification of tumours of haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. ISBN 9789283224310.
  3. "Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma: a case report and literature review" (PDF).


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