Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alberto Plate [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Hydroa-like CTCL
Overview
Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma is a EBV-positive peripheral T-cell lymphoma (Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), that affects primarily pediatrics patients and has a bad prognosis.[1] It is associated with photosensitivity and insect bites.[2] Clinically, it manifests with vacciniform vesicles, necrotic ulcers and scars.[3]
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differential Diagnosis
Epidemiology and Demographics
Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma occurs mainly in the pediatric population from South America, Central America and Asia.[4] Although rare, it may present in adult population.[5]
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Edema, blisters, ulcers, crusts and scars are evidenced in face and extremities of patients with Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphomas. The mentioned lesions may or may not appear in sunlight exposed areas.[6] Patients may present with typical B symptoms,[7] which in some cases, are preceded by periorbtal swelling.[8]
Treatment
References
- ↑ Barrionuevo C, Anderson VM, Zevallos-Giampietri E, Zaharia M, Misad O, Bravo F; et al. (2002). "Hydroa-like cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a clinicopathologic and molecular genetic study of 16 pediatric cases from Peru". Appl Immunohistochem Mol Morphol. 10 (1): 7–14. PMID 11893040.
- ↑ Swerdlow, Steven (2008). WHO classification of tumours of haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. ISBN 9789283224310.
- ↑ "Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma: a case report and literature review" (PDF).
- ↑ Quintanilla-Martinez L, Ridaura C, Nagl F, Sáez-de-Ocariz M, Durán-McKinster C, Ruiz-Maldonado R; et al. (2013). "Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma: a chronic EBV+ lymphoproliferative disorder with risk to develop a systemic lymphoma". Blood. 122 (18): 3101–10. doi:10.1182/blood-2013-05-502203. PMID 23982171.
- ↑ Wang RC, Chang ST, Hsieh YC, Huang WT, Hsu JD, Tseng CE; et al. (2014). "Spectrum of Epstein-Barr virus-associated T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder in adolescents and young adults in Taiwan". Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 7 (5): 2430–7. PMC 4069894. PMID 24966953.
- ↑ Doeden K, Molina-Kirsch H, Perez E, Warnke R, Sundram U (2008). "Hydroa-like lymphoma with CD56 expression". J Cutan Pathol. 35 (5): 488–94. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0560.2007.00836.x. PMID 17976208.
- ↑ Boddu D, George R, Nair S, Bindra M, G Mathew L (2014). "Hydroa Vacciniforme-Like Lymphoma: A Case Report From India". J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. doi:10.1097/MPH.0000000000000221. PMID 25072366.
- ↑ Plaza JA, Sangueza M (2015). "Hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoma with primarily periorbital swelling: 7 cases of an atypical clinical manifestation of this rare cutaneous T-cell lymphoma". Am J Dermatopathol. 37 (1): 20–5. doi:10.1097/DAD.0000000000000158. PMID 25162933.