title: CD30+ anaplastic large cell lymphomas.
abstract: Within the spectrum of CD30+ lymphoproliferative diseases of the skin primary cutaneous CD30+ large cell lymphomas are now recognized as a distinct clinicopathologic entity. Once terminologic confusions are clarified the pertinent clinical, histomorphological, and immunophenotypical features essential for the diagnosis can be delineated. Clinical studies indicate a better prognosis of primary cutaneous CD30+ large cell lymphomas as compared with their nodal counterparts and with other cutaneous large cell lymphomas. Therapeutic strategies should be planned accordingly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kaudewitz
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kind
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Sander
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016130:Immunophenotyping; D017728:Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy