Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma: MRI features and literature review

Skeletal Radiol. 2014 Sep;43(9):1307-11. doi: 10.1007/s00256-014-1879-5. Epub 2014 Apr 10.

Abstract

Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) represents a rare subclassification of peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). We present a case of a 21-year-old female who presented with a 1-month history of pain in the left buttock and hip, tender left inguinal lymph nodes, fevers, and night sweats. Percutaneous core needle biopsy was diagnostic for SPTCL with CD8+ cells positive for cytotoxic granules. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of SPTCL with a review of the literature are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Panniculitis / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma