Cutaneous manifestations in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Cutaneous lesions arising during the course of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), generally of the B-cell type, are frequent. Three types of cutaneous manifestations must be differentiated: (1) specific lesions, (2) cutaneous manifestations closely related to the disease but without a leukemoid infiltrate and (3) associations with various dermatologic conditions. The various clinical features are discussed.
D003873:Dermatitis, Exfoliative / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000473:pathology*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000473:pathology; D011693:Purpura / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D014581:Urticaria / Q000473:pathology