Is it lymphoma or lymphomatoid papulosis?

Demierre, M F; Goldberg, L J; Kadin, M E; Koh, H K · J Am Acad Dermatol · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Distinguishing malignancy from premalignant conditions can be difficult. Controversy surrounds both the clinical and histologic criteria used to distinguish lymphomatoid papulosis, a benign disorder, from CD30+ anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. Three case histories illustrate important points in categorizing different lymphoproliferative disorders as benign or malignant. We emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to improve diagnosis and patient management.

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