[A case report of subcutaneous panniculitis-like T cell lymphoma with fever and erythema on the body as the initial symptoms]

Abstract

Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a very rare form of peripheral α/β T cell skin lymphoma that is localized primarily in the subcutaneous adipose tissues. It is characterized by single or multiple painful subcutaneous nodules or lumps, often affecting the limbs. The patient presented to the Department of Dermatology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, who suffered from intermittent fever and erythema on the body, finally was diagnosed as SPTCL after histopathological examinations for twice.