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Subcutaneous marginal zone lymphoma: an unusual lipoma-like presentation.

Authors :
Zanelli, Magda
Zizzo, Maurizio
Sanguedolce, Francesca
Soriano, Alessandra
Martino, Giovanni
Annessi, Valerio
Ascani, Stefano
Source :
Annals of Hematology; Jun2020, Vol. 99 Issue 6, p1409-1410, 2p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Dear Editor, A 50-year-old, hepatitis C virus (HCV)-negative, man developed multiple, palpable, soft subcutaneous nodules underlying a normal appearing skin and clinically resembling lipomas. (Right) Microscopic histological examination: dense and diffuse lymphoid infiltrate restricted to the subcutaneous tissue, sparing dermis, and epidermis MZL is a low-grade non-Hodgkin B cell lymphoma frequently affecting extranodal sites, spleen, and lymph nodes [[1]]. 20174: Lyon; IARC: World Health Organization: 978-9283244943 2 Paulli M, Arcaini L, Lucioni M, Boveri E, Capello D, Passamonti F, Merli M, Rattotti S, Rossi D, Riboni R, Berti E, Magrini U, Bruno R, Gaidano G, Lazzarino M. Subcutaneous "lipoma-like" B-cell lymphoma associated with HCV infection: a new presentation of primary extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of MALT. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09395555
Volume :
99
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Hematology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143328041
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-020-04011-8