Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2015; 3(8): 727-731
Published online Aug 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i8.727
T-lymphoblastic lymphoma with cutaneous involvement
Emmanuelle Ginoux, Fanny Julia, Brigitte Balme, Luc Thomas, Stéphane Dalle
Emmanuelle Ginoux, Fanny Julia, Luc Thomas, Stéphane Dalle, Department of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69002 Lyon, France
Emmanuelle Ginoux, Fanny Julia, Luc Thomas, Stéphane Dalle, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
Brigitte Balme, Unit of Pathology, Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69002 Lyon, France
Luc Thomas, Stéphane Dalle, Cancer Research Center of Lyon, 69002 Lyon, France
Author contributions: Ginoux E, Julia F and Dalle S designed the research; all the authors performed the research; Ginoux E and Dalle S drafted of manuscript; all the authors contrubited to the critical revision of the manuscript and important intellectual input; Dalle S supervised this study.
Supported by The grants from Lyon 1 University (to Thomas L), the Hospices Civils de Lyon.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None.
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Correspondence to: Stéphane Dalle, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 43 boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, 69002 Lyon, France. stephane.dalle@chu-lyon.fr
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Received: November 24, 2014
Peer-review started: November 26, 2014
First decision: January 20, 2015
Revised: February 6, 2015
Accepted: May 26, 2015
Article in press: May 27, 2015
Published online: August 16, 2015
Core Tip

Core tip: The clinical presentation of our patient with disseminated erythematic patches and infiltrated nodules suggested a diagnosis of cutaneous involvement of T-lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL). Finally, histopathological examination of a skin biopsy with immunohistochemical study established the diagnosis of T-LBL. For accurate diagnosis, experienced histopathologists are needed. We wish to add this case to the current literature of T-LBL with cutaneous involvement, emphasizing the importance of a correct diagnosis and aggressive treatment.