Progressive epidermotropic CD8+/CD4- primary cutaneous CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorder in a patient with sarcoidosis

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004 Aug;51(2):304-8. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(03)00065-3.

Abstract

We describe a patient with a CD8+/CD4- primary cutaneous CD30(+) lymphoproliferative disorder with striking epidermotropic histology and coincident cutaneous and systemic sarcoidosis. This patient illustrates the spectrum of clinical and histologic features of CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders and the need for adequate staging in such cases. This patient's CD30/CD8 coexpression is rare and has clinical and prognostic implications, including mucosally and acrally accentuated lesions and a potentially more aggressive course. Primary cutaneous CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders have an excellent prognosis; therefore multiagent chemotherapy modalities are generally not indicated. The combination of T-cell lymphoma and sarcoidosis is also rare and may limit treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • CD4-CD8 Ratio
  • Humans
  • Ki-1 Antigen / analysis*
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / immunology*
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / pathology*
  • Male
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*

Substances

  • Ki-1 Antigen