Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma
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
Edema, blisters, ulcers, crusts and scars are evidenced in face and extremities of patients with Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphomas.
Treatment
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Swerdlow, Steven (2008). WHO classification of tumours of haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. ISBN 9789283224310.
- ↑ "Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma: a case report and literature review" (PDF).