Unusual presentation of B-cell lymphoma as a cutaneous abscess - 09/08/11
Boston, Massachusetts
Abstract |
Cutaneous abscesses can result from many conditions and are primarily managed with incision, drainage and antibiotics, without the need for extensive diagnostic workup. We herein report a case of a B-cell lymphoma manifesting as an abscess on the back of a 67-year-old female. Standard therapies failed to improve her condition, and, by the time of tissue diagnosis, a greater than palm-sized necrotic ulcer eroding through skin and fat, and into the psoas muscle had developed. Primary or secondary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas almost never lead to tissue necrosis but should be entertained in cases of abscesses or ulcers with unusual presentation.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations used : CBCL, PCBCL, SCBCL, DLBCL, PCDLBCL, SCDLBCL
Plan
Production and distribution supported by an educational grant to the American Academy of Dermatology by Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Funding sources: None. Conflicts of interest: None identified. |
Vol 55 - N° 2S
P. S24-S27 - août 2006 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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