[Lymphadenopathy of dermatosis in the course of drug hypersensitivity. Cytologic, immunohisto- and immunocytologic, ultrastructural aspects. Report of a case]

Ann Pathol. 1995;15(1):63-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

In addition to the morphological details obtained from the imprints, a simple immunocytological study allowed us to diagnose one case of a dermopathic lymphadenopathy simulating a T cell lymphoma, following a drug-induced erythrodermia. We were able to identify the increase of CD1a+ and Prot. S100+ cells on acetone fixed imprints. The histological, immunohistological and ultrastructural investigations confirmed the value of the cytological study and that the dendritic cells were Langerhans cells (Birbeck granules+). Most of them were considered as migrating from the dermal lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / complications
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymphatic Diseases / etiology
  • Lymphatic Diseases / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*