A Case of Cutaneous Involvement in T Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Leukemia.

BACKGROUND

Cutaneous involvement is more prevalent in B lymphoblastic lymphoma (B-LBL) than T lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL). The authors describe a rare case of cutaneous involvement in a 25-year-old woman with T lymphoblastic lymphoma leukemia.

METHODS

Hematologic investigation, bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, cytogenetic analysis and cutaneous lesion biopsy were performed.

RESULTS

The patient achieved complete remission after induction therapy with the regimen of CHOEP + P, then received another CHOEP + P regimen. Unfortunately, the patient refused further treatment and was lost to follow-up.

CONCLUSIONS

Skin biopsy, immunohistochemistry of the skin lesions, bone marrow aspirate, and biopsy are important to confirm a diagnosis of T-LBL. Cutaneous involvement in T-LBL as a prognostic factor needs further studies.