title: Angioimmunoblastic T Cell Lymphoma Mimicking Chronic Urticaria.
abstract: Angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare but distinct type of T cell lymphoma with an aggressive course and high mortality. Most patients are diagnosed late in the disease and usually present with generalized lymphadenopathy. A minority have skin lesions at the time of diagnosis, more commonly in the form of nonspecific maculopapular rash with or without pruritus. We report a rare case of AITL presenting with chronic, recurrent angioedema and urticaria-like lesions and no palpable peripheral adenopathy. Primary Care physicians, dermatologists, and allergists must maintain a high index of suspicion for cutaneous manifestations of lymphoma, especially if the skin lesions are refractory to standard treatment. Timely diagnosis is essential to improve survival.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
authors.forename: Mohleen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
authors.forename: Nitasha
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-0484-8159
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bhatia
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
authors.forename: Adrienne
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-2254-4706
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sauder
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
authors.forename: Mirela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Feurdean