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Pityriasis lichenoides-like drug reaction with numerous eosinophils.

Authors :
Agarwala S
Hafeez F
Source :
International journal of clinical and experimental pathology [Int J Clin Exp Pathol] 2021 Sep 15; Vol. 14 (9), pp. 1010-1012. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 15 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Pityriasis lichenoides-like drug reactions simulate pityriasis lichenoides clinically and histopathologically, though important differences exist. As a rule, pityriasis lichenoides has minimal to no eosinophils. However, this case illustrates that pityriasis lichenoides-like drug reaction can present with numerous eosinophils. This, in our experience is not rare, but contrasts with clinical reports in the literature that describe pityriasis lichenoides-like drug reactions with minimal to no eosinophils in the infiltrate. While similar, distinguishing these diseases is important given that pityriasis lichenoides is a lymphoproliferative disorder with a more protracted clinical course that is difficult to treat. We provide histopathological clues to aid in this important distinction.<br />Competing Interests: None.<br /> (IJCEP Copyright © 2021.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1936-2625
Volume :
14
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of clinical and experimental pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34646420