Cutaneous lymphoma explained

Field:dermatology/oncology

Cutaneous lymphoma, also known as lymphoma cutis, is when lymphoma involves the skin.[1] It is characterized by a proliferation of lymphoid tissue.[2]

There are two main classes of lymphomas that affect the skin:

Notes and References

  1. Book: Paller. Amy S.. Mancini. Anthony J.. Hurwitz Clinical Pediatric Dermatology: A Textbook of Skin Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence. 2015. Elsevier Health Sciences. 978-0-323-24476-3. 240. 5. en.
  2. Book: Rapini, Ronald P.. Bolognia, Jean L.. Jorizzo, Joseph L.. Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. Mosby. St. Louis. 2007. 978-1-4160-2999-1.

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