Primary cutaneous sarcomatoid anaplastic large-cell lymphoma

Am J Dermatopathol. 2012 May;34(3):301-4. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0b013e31822e69b1.

Abstract

A case of primary cutaneous anaplastic large-cell lymphoma with sarcomatoid histologic features is described. Sarcomatoid anaplastic large-cell lymphoma has previously been reported only ten times in the literature. It is a diagnostic challenge because of sarcomatoid features that include atypical spindle-shaped cells, a storiform architecture, and a mucinous stroma. Clues pointing toward the diagnosis of lymphoma may be very subtle. Awareness of this entity can lead to more accurate recognition of a potentially fatal disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antigens, CD / metabolism
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic / metabolism
  • Sarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoma / metabolism
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Watchful Waiting

Substances

  • Antigens, CD
  • Biomarkers, Tumor