[Chronic sclerodermiform syndrome disclosing subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma].
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.
Cocciale
M P
MP
Service de Dermatologie, CHU Nancy.
Plenat
F
F
Reichert
S
S
Modiano
P
P
Barbaud
A
A
Weber
M
M
Schmutz
J L
JL
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