E-ISSN 2534-9821
 

Case Report 


A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Farida Tabri.

Abstract
Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are defined as non- Hodgkin lymphomas in the skin with no evidence of extracutaneous involvement at the time of diagnosis. In the recent lymphoma classifications, PTCLs are further divided into cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and cutaneous B-cell lymphoma (CBCL). CTCL are a group of lymphoproliferative disorders characterized by the localization of the neoplastic T lymphocytes in the skin. CD20-positive CTCL is a rare condition that is associated with the co-expressions of CD20 and T-cell. CD20 is a marker that is commonly used in the investigation of B-cell to assist in differentiating T-cell and B-cell neoplasms. CD20-positive T-cell lymphoma is extremely rare with only fewer than 40 cases have been reported. In these cases, the skin involvement manifests as cutaneous plaques, nodules, or erythematous patches without predilection for specific locations.
We report a case of CD20-positive T-cell lymphoma in a 90-year-old woman. Diagnosis was established based on the history, physical examination, and histopathology examination supported by positive CD3 and CD20 staining on immunohistochemistry (IHC). The patient was treated with R-CHOP (Rituximab - cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) regimen and showed significant clinical improvement after 2 cycles of chemotherapy.

Key words: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, CD20, CD3, R-CHOP


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Farida Tabri
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Tabri F, . A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2019; 3(5): 255-261. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA


Web Style

Tabri F, . A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. https://www.mdpub.net/?mno=19310 [Access: December 15, 2023]. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Tabri F, . A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2019; 3(5): 255-261. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Tabri F, . A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. (2019), [cited December 15, 2023]; 3(5): 255-261. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA



Harvard Style

Tabri, F. . & (2019) A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Int J Med Rev Case Rep, 3 (5), 255-261. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA



Turabian Style

Tabri, Farida , and . 2019. A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 3 (5), 255-261. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA



Chicago Style

Tabri, Farida , and . "A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 3 (2019), 255-261. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Tabri, Farida , and . "A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 3.5 (2019), 255-261. Print. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Tabri, F. . & (2019) A rare case of CD20-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 3 (5), 255-261. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.CD20-POSITIVE-CUTANEOUS-T-CELL-LYMPHOMA