title: [Chronic sclerodermiform syndrome disclosing subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Subcutaneous tissue is an uncommon primary localization for T-cell lymphomas. Panniculitis with recurrent papulonodules are reported in most cases.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a case in which small-cell pleiomorphic non-Hodgkin lymphoma developed initially in subcutaneous tissue followed by secondary systemic extension. The first clinical manifestation was a sclerodermiform syndrome involving the four limbs.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This type of lymphoma appears to have a polymorphic clinical presentation. Physicians should be aware of this type of lymphoma and use immunohistological techniques for early diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Service de Dermatologie, CHU Nancy.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Cocciale
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Plenat
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Reichert
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Modiano
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Barbaud
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Schmutz
mesh_terms: D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D016130:Immunophenotyping; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology; D016410:Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology