scholarly journals Lupus Profundus (Panniculitis): A Potential Mimic of Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-Cell Lymphoma

2013 ◽  
Vol 137 (9) ◽  
pp. 1211-1215 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Arps ◽  
Rajiv M. Patel

Lupus profundus is a rare manifestation of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, seen in 1% to 3% of patients. It most commonly presents in association with classic chronic cutaneous lesions of discoid lupus erythematosus; however, such lesions, as well as a clinical history of lupus erythematosus, may be lacking. The differential diagnosis for lymphocytic lobular panniculitides is broad; however, the consideration of subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma is most critical. Recently, there have been several reports emphasizing the overlapping histomorphologic features between lupus profundus and subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma. Although this is controversial, some authors suggest that patients with lupus profundus are at risk for the development of abnormal, clonal T-cell proliferations and/or overt subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma. In cases of atypical lymphocytic lobular panniculitis that fail to meet diagnostic criteria for subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma, patients should be clinically followed indefinitely, as future subcutaneous lymphoma cannot be excluded.

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-208
Author(s):  
Tatsiana Pukhalskaya ◽  
J. Ahmad Brown ◽  
Adam A. Sills ◽  
Bruce R. Smoller

Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. There may be a significant histologic overlap with traumatic panniculitis and lupus profundus. We describe a 54-year-old woman who had received a diagnosis of SPTCL based upon a left parietal scalp biopsy 5 years earlier. This diagnosis was supported by immunohistochemistry (IHC) demonstrating a CD8+ predominant lymphocyte population in the subcutis. T-cell gene rearrangement studies were not performed at that time. The patient was treated and showed significant clinical improvement. When several tender erythematous subcutaneous nodules appeared on the upper back, left plantar surface and pretibial region, repeat biopsy was performed. Histology revealed a lobular and septal panniculitis with no vasculitis. The infiltrate contained abundant eosinophils and histiocytes not seen in the original biopsy specimen. IHC demonstrated a mixture of CD4+, CD8+ and CD7+ lymphocytes with abundant CD68+ histiocytes. T-cell gene rearrangement studies performed on one of the lesions failed to demonstrate clonality. It is important to recognize that patients with SPTCL are not exempt from other types of panniculitis, and complete histologic, IHC and molecular workups are essential to properly classify all cutaneous lesions in these patients.


2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 520-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura B Pincus ◽  
Philip E LeBoit ◽  
Timothy H McCalmont ◽  
Roberto Ricci ◽  
Carlo Buzio ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 135 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 80-84
Author(s):  
Milena Bakrac ◽  
Branka Bonaci-Nikolic ◽  
Natasa Colovic ◽  
Sanja Simic-Ogrizovic ◽  
Miodrag Krstic ◽  
...  

Enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma (EATCL) is a high grade, pleomorphic peripheral T-cell lymphoma with usually cytotoxic phenotype. This is a case report of three patients with EATCL. The first patient was 50 year-old woman with four year history of gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE). Diagnosis of lymphoma was confirmed after the resection of the jejunum (small intestine obstruction). Pathohistological (PAS, Reticulin, Giemsa) and immunohistochemical (anti-LCA, anti-CD20, anti- CD45RO, anti-CD3) methods revealed the diagnosis of EATCL: CD45RO+, CD3+. After the third cycle of chemotherapy, the disease progressed with massive lung infiltration. Patient died due to complications of bone marrow aplasia. The second patient was 23 year-old woman with long earlier history of GSE. She presented with the acute renal failure. According to established diagnosis of tubulointerstitial nephritis, she was treated with pulse doses of steroid therapy. After temporary improvement, she had dissemination of the disease. On MRI, small intestinal wall was thickened, and abdominal lymph nodes were enlarged with extraluminal compression of common bile duct. Laparotomy with mesenterial lymph node biopsy and consecutive pathohistological and immunohistochemical analyses revealed the diagnosis of EATCL. The patient received chemotherapy, but she died with signs of pulmonary embolization. The third patient was 53 year-old woman without previous history of GSE. Diagnosis of EATCL was revealed after the resection of jejunum because of small intestinal obstruction. She received two cycles of chemotherapy, but she died with signs of disease progression. IgA antiendomysial antibodies were detected in the serum of all patients. The overall survival of patients was 7 months. The possibility of lymphoma rising in patients with clinical progression of GSE despite gluten free diet must be kept in mind.


1991 ◽  
Vol 41 (11) ◽  
pp. 829-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutaka Tsutsumi ◽  
Yinlong Deng ◽  
Mitsuaki Uchiyama ◽  
Koichi Kawano ◽  
Yasuo Ikeda

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumpol Aiempanakit ◽  
Chitiarpa Amatawet ◽  
Kanokphorn Chiratikarnwong ◽  
Sauvarat Auepemkiate ◽  
Kanita Kayasut ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Bosisio ◽  
Sebastiana Boi ◽  
Valentina Caputo ◽  
Concetta Chiarelli ◽  
Fergus Oliver ◽  
...  

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 2730-2730
Author(s):  
Jennifer E. Amengual ◽  
Bruce G. Raphael

Abstract 2730 Poster Board II-706 Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare subtype representing 2% of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma characterized by lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, anemia, hypergammaglobulinemia and immune dysfunction. Prognosis is poor with a median survival of less than 36 months. There is no standard treatment for AITL. Most patients initially respond to treatment, but relapse within short time intervals. Alemtuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to CD52 antigen, a cell surface glycoprotein with high expression on T-cells. We report three patients with refractory AITL, with confirmed T-cell receptor gene rearrangements, who achieved sustained, durable responses with alemtuzumab. The table below lists the treatment regimens, duration of remissions and complications for all 3 cases. Infectious and autoimmune complications were effectively treated in all.PatientPrevious Treatment (Response duration, months)Alemtuzumab (Response duration)InfectionsAutoimmune manifestationsACHOP (10) Cytoxan-P (1) Gemzar-P (1)24 monthsCMVBCHOPE (10) ICE (0) Gemcitabine-P followed by Cyclosporine maintenance (1)>24 monthsAspergillusAgranulocytosis Autoimmune hemolytic anemiaCCHOP (1)>14 monthsCMV Legionella Patient A was a 73 year-old female who presented with lymphadenopathy and biopsy proven AITL. Her longest remission was 10 months following CHOP. She was started on alemtuzumab 30 mg 3 times per week for 4 weeks in June 2007 after relapsing. Her only complication from treatment was CMV infection. She remained in remission until June 2009 when she relapsed in her liver and colon. She was treated with alemtuzumab and prednisone for 2 weeks, but developed neutropenic fever, CMV and died July 2009. Patient B is a 73 year-old male with a history of ITP who presented in July 2005 with fevers, lymphadenopathy and anemia, and biopsy proven AITL. His longest remission was 10 months with CHOPE. In June 2007, the patient was treated with alemtuzumab for 7 weeks after relapsing. Treatment complications included Aspergillus pneumonia, agranulocytosis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. He achieved a complete response as evidenced by PET/CT scan. He remains in remission 2 years later. Patient C is a 62 year-old woman with a history of MGUS who presented in 2007 with rapidly growing lymphadenopathy and a biopsy that revealed AITL. She never achieved a sustained remission with chemotherapy. June 2008, the patient was treated with alemtuzumab for 6 weeks, complicated by CMV and Legionella pneumonia. She remains in remission now over 14 months. Here we have shown remarkable success with short courses of alemtuzumab. Three patients remained disease free for an average of 21 months; two remissions are on-going. This report demonstrates sustained responses for patients with AITL, suggesting that alemtuzumab is a valid and rational treatment choice in heavily pretreated patients. We propose using anti-CD52 therapy as consolidation after primary response to conventional chemotherapy in patients with AITL. Disclosures: Off Label Use: Alemtuzumab is not licensed for use in Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.


Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 920-920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Pohlman ◽  
Ranjana Advani ◽  
Madeleine Duvic ◽  
Kenneth B. Hymes ◽  
Tanin Intragumtornchai ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 920 Background: Belinostat is a pan-HDAC inhibitor of the hydroxamate chemical class that is well-tolerated and has shown clinical activity. Methods: Open label, multicenter trial enrolling patients (pts) with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) who failed ≥ 1 prior systemic therapy. Pts received 1000 mg/m2 IV belinostat over 30 min on days 1 to 5 of a 3-wk cycle. Primary endpoint was objective response (OR) assessed by IWG criteria for PTCL and by SWAT (cutaneous lesions) and IWG criteria (non-cutaneous lesions) for CTCL. Pruritus in pts with CTCL was assessed using a 10-point scale; relief defined as reduction of pruritus score of ≥ 3 points in pts with baseline score ≥ 3. ECGs were monitored and reviewed centrally (pre-/ post-infusion ECGs on all treatment days in cycle 1, and pre-/ post-infusion ECGs on day 1 of subsequent cycles) to evaluate potential cardiac toxicity. Results: The study enrolled a total of 53 treated pts, including 20 and 29 evaluable pts with a diagnosis of PTCL and CTCL, respectively. The 20 pts with PTCL [10 PTCL-unspecified (PTCL-U), 3 anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), 3 angioimmunoblastic TCL (AITL), 3 NK/T-cell lymphoma, and 1 subcutaneous panniculitis-like TCL (SPTCL)] had received a median of 3 prior systemic therapies (range 1 – 10), and 40 % of them had stage IV disease. 5/20 (25%) PTCL pts responded with 2 CR (both in patients with PTCL-U) and 3 PR (PTCL-U, AITL, ALCL). The 5 responding pts had a median duration of response of 159+ days (range 1 – 504+). Additionally, SD was observed in 5 pts (2 PTCL-U, 2 NK/T-cell, and 1 ALCL) with median duration of SD of 109+ days (range 80 -185+). The 29 pts with CTCL [15 mycosis fungoides (MF), 7 Sezary syndrome (SS), 5 non MF/SS, 2 unclassified] had received a median of 1 prior skin directed therapies (range 0 – 4) and 3 prior systemic therapies (range 1 – 9), and 55 % of them had stage IV disease. 4/29 (14%) CTCL pts responded with 2 CR (ALCL, MF) and 2 PR (MF, SS). The 4 responding pts had a median duration of response of 273 days (range 48 - 469+). Importantly, time to response was short with a median of 16 days (range 14-35). In addition, SD was observed in 17 pts (10 MF, 3 SS, 2 non MF/SS, 2 unclassified) with current duration of up to 127 days. Pruritus relief (score reduction ≥ 3) was seen in 7 of 14 pts with significant baseline pruritis. Median time to pruritus relief was also short, 16 days (range 7-45). Hematological toxicity was minimal without any grade 4 events (shift from baseline) and only one pt each experiencing grade 3 neutropenia and grade 3 thrombocytopenia, respectively. No grade 3 QTcF prolongation was detected in more than 700 ECGs. Four grade 3/4 drug-related AEs were reported: pruritis, rash/erythema, edema, and adynamic ileus. Conclusions: Belinostat monotherapy is safe, well tolerated, and efficacious in pts with recurrent/refractory T-cell lymphoma with durable remissions in both CTCL and PTCL. These results are the basis for a pivotal study with belinostat monotherapy in pts with PTCL. Disclosures: Advani: Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. Duvic:Topotarget: research support for conduct of clinical trial. Fagerberg:TopoTarget A/S: Employment, Equity Ownership. Foss:Eisai : Speakers Bureau.


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