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Keratoderma-Like T-Cell Dyscrasia: A Case Report.
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Case Reports in Dermatology . Oct2024, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p234-239. 6p. 3 Illustrations. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- <bold><italic>Introduction:</italic></bold> Cutaneous T-cell dyscrasia (CTCD) encompasses a heterogeneous group of T-cell infiltrates, often clonal and epitheliotropic. While the etiology remains unclear, certain medications, including statins, have been linked to cutaneous T-cell lymphocytic infiltrate development. <bold><italic>Case Description:</italic></bold> A patient presented with a pruritic, scaly eruption on her palms and soles unresponsive to topical steroids for 1 month. Histopathological examination revealed compact orthokeratosis, mild lymphocytic infiltrate with focal exocytosis, and atypical lymphocytes. Immunophenotyping demonstrated a predominance of CD3+ T cells with a 1:1 CD4/CD8 ratio and reduced CD7 expression. The clinical presentation, histopathology, and immunophenotype supported a diagnosis of statin-induced CTCD. <bold><italic>Conclusion:</italic></bold> Statin discontinuation led to complete symptom resolution, emphasizing the reversibility of drug-induced T-cell dyscrasia. This case highlights the importance of a detailed medication history as drug-induced T-cell dyscrasia, unlike classic CTCD with its characteristic lymphoid atypia, phenotypic abnormalities, and clonality leading to a refractory course, can be reversed by drug withdrawal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MYCOSIS fungoides
*T cells
*CD3 antigen
*LYMPHOCYTES
*SYMPTOMS
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16626567
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180619856
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000541258