Affiliation:
1. Dermatologikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany;
2. Golden-State Dermatology, Turlock, CA; and
3. Yosemite Pathology Medical Group, Modesto, CA.
Abstract
Background:
Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, accounting for 50%–60% of all cutaneous T-cell lymphoma cases. It has a prevalence of approximately 5–6 cases per 1 million people annually and a higher incidence in dark-skinned populations.
Case presentation:
We report a case of hyperpigmented MF in a 72-year-old dark-skinned man with a 5-year history of progressive, widespread poikilodermatous patches and thin plaques on the back and bilateral legs. The patient had been treated for lichen planus pigmentosus for 5 years without significant response to therapy.
Assessment:
Multiple biopsies revealed a band-like lymphoid infiltrate in the dermis, accompanied by intraepidermal lymphocytes, some of which had larger hyperchromatic nuclei. CD4+ T lymphocytes were predominant over CD8+ T-positive cells located along the epidermis, dermoepidermal junction, and in the dermis.
Diagnosis:
A diagnosis of hyperpigmented MF was made based on the clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical findings.
Conclusion:
This case report highlights the importance of considering hyperpigmented MF as a differential diagnosis in patients with longstanding lichen planus pigmentosus, particularly when there is a lack of response to therapy.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
Dermatology,General Medicine,Pathology and Forensic Medicine
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