Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma simulating basal-cell carcinoma on the nasal ala

An Bras Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;90(3 Suppl 1):111-4. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153768.

Abstract

Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (PCBCLs) constitute 25% of all primary cutaneous lymphomas. They present in the skin with no evidence of systemic or extracutaneous disease at the time of diagnosis, after adequate staging. Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas differ significantly from their nodal counterparts in relation to both clinical behavior and prognosis. The distinction between primary and secondary B-cell lymphomas is essential for defining prognosis/course of action. Such distinction is also very difficult to make, since primary and secondary B-cell lymphomas are clinically and histologically indistinguishable. We report the case of a patient with primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma who underwent surgical excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / pathology*
  • Lymphoma, Follicular / pathology*
  • Male
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*