Abstract |
Granuloma annulare is characterized by noncaseating dermal granulomas with connective tissue changes. A relationship with hematologic and solid malignancies has been suggested in some cases. We describe a 70-year-old man who had erythematous annular plaques on his elbows, upper extremities, and wrists for a period of 3 months. Histologic examination revealed epithelioid cell granulomas associated with dense atypical lymphocytes in the dermis. Immunohistochemical staining of skin specimens showed a prominent infiltration of CD3+, CD4+, CD5+, and CD25+ cells. Human T-cell leukemia virus type I proviral DNA was detected in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid by Southern blot analysis and polymerase chain reaction assay. The patient was given the diagnosis of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma based on the initial cutaneous manifestations. His condition progressed rapidly and led to his death. The granuloma annulare-like skin lesions in our patient could be considered as a peculiar immunologic hypersensitivity reaction of the host against the tumor cells or persistent human T-cell leukemia virus type I viral antigens. Dermatologists should be aware that this skin condition may be an initial manifestation of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma.
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Authors | Tamihiro Kawakami, Takeshi Kawanabe, Yoshinao Soma |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
(J Am Acad Dermatol)
Vol. 60
Issue 5
Pg. 848-52
(May 2009)
ISSN: 1097-6787 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 19389526
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- CD3 Complex
- CD4 Antigens
- CD5 Antigens
- DNA, Viral
- Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha Subunit
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Topics |
- Aged
- Blotting, Southern
- CD3 Complex
(analysis)
- CD4 Antigens
(analysis)
- CD5 Antigens
(analysis)
- DNA, Viral
(analysis)
- Human T-lymphotropic virus 1
(genetics)
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha Subunit
(analysis)
- Leukemia-Lymphoma, Adult T-Cell
(immunology, pathology)
- Male
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Proviruses
(genetics)
- Skin
(immunology, pathology)
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