2: Mycosis Fungoides
Mycosis Fungoides Mycosis fungoides is the most common type of cutaneous lymphoma, representing almost 50% of all lymphomas arising primarily in the skin [1–3]. It is defined as a tumor…
Dermatology
6: Aggressive Cutaneous Cytotoxic Lymphomas
Aggressive Cutaneous Cytotoxic Lymphomas At the beginning of this chapter, it must be clearly stated that a cytotoxic phenotype does not have any prognostic implication per se, as it can…
15: Other Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas
Other Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas Besides the lymphoma entities discussed in previous chapters, there are a few reports on other types of B-cell lymphoma arising primary in the skin. In addition,…
11: Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma
Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma Cutaneous follicle center lymphoma is defined as the neoplastic proliferation of germinal center cells confined to the skin. The pattern of growth can be purely follicular,…
21: Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm
Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm is the hematologic neoplasm that has changed most names during the years. In the last edition of this book the…
13: Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Leg Type
Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Leg Type Cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type, is a malignant lymphoma of intermediate behavior, occurring mostly on the leg(s) in elderly patients [1–2]….
23: Cutaneous Lymphoblastic Lymphomas
Cutaneous Lymphoblastic Lymphomas Lymphoblastic lymphomas are precursor hematologic neoplasms with aggressive behavior and relatively frequent skin involvement [1]. In spite of extensive staging investigations, the skin may appear as the…
16: Cutaneous Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Cutaneous Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders Lymphoproliferative disorders are one of the most common malignancies in recipients of solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, developing in approximately 2% of patients. They are…
20: Cutaneous Manifestations of Myelogenous Leukemia
Cutaneous Manifestations of Myelogenous Leukemia Myelogenous leukemias are a spectrum of diseases encompassing chronic myeloproliferative diseases, myelodysplastic disorders, and acute myeloid leukemias and related disorders. The classification of these neoplasms…
19: Cutaneous Manifestations of B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Cutaneous Manifestations of B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) represents the most frequent type of chronic lymphocytic leukemia [1]. In patients affected by the disease cutaneous lesions…
