Cutaneous Lymphoma

This is the most common type of priamry cutaneous lymphoma, and is a form of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, in which malignant T-cells are localised to the skin with no evidence of extra-cutaneous disease at the time of diagnosis.

Presentation

• Typically presents as patches, papules, nodules, plaques, or tumours

• Pruritis

Investigations

• FBC

• Skin biopsy - multiple often needed, especially in the early stages

Management

• Topical treatments

• Excision, phototherapy

• Systemic treatment - chemotherapy, retinoids