Multiple Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anaplastic large cell lymphomas (ALCL) are a subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma categorized into systemic and cutaneous (cALCL) subtypes. cALCL are frequently characterized by their lack of ALK receptor expression, which differentiates them from their systemic counterparts. cALCLs present as solitary or grouped skin lesions. Due to their rarity, cALCLs are frequently misdiagnosed as other skin conditions.

Case presentation

We report the case of a female with a 30-year history of expanding skin lesions on the upper and lower limbs, abdomen, and back. During her initial presentation, the lesions were thought to be due to an arthropod bite. However, lesion biopsy revealed ALK-negative cALCL and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. A full workup excluded

SUBMITTER: Al Saud A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11882159 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature