Cutaneous Pseudolymphomas

Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2016 Oct;107(8):640-51. doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2016.05.003. Epub 2016 Jun 8.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

The term cutaneous pseudolymphoma refers to benign reactive lymphoid proliferations in the skin that simulate cutaneous lymphomas. It is a purely descriptive term that encompasses various reactive conditions with a varied etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, histology, and behavior. We present a review of the different types of cutaneous pseudolymphoma. To reach a correct diagnosis, it is necessary to contrast clinical, histologic, immunophenotypic, and molecular findings. Even with these data, in some cases only the clinical course will confirm the diagnosis, making follow-up essential.

Keywords: Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia; Hiperplasia linfoide cutánea; Piel; Pseudolinfoma; Pseudolymphoma; Skin.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiokeratoma / diagnosis
  • Angiokeratoma / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Eruptions / diagnosis
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • Humans
  • Immunophenotyping
  • Insect Bites and Stings / complications
  • Lyme Disease / complications
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / diagnosis
  • Pseudolymphoma / classification
  • Pseudolymphoma / diagnosis*
  • Pseudolymphoma / etiology
  • Pseudolymphoma / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / classification
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Syphilis / chemically induced
  • Tattooing / adverse effects
  • Vaccination / adverse effects

Supplementary concepts

  • Syphilis, secondary