Spiegler–Fendt sarcoid/lymphocytoma cutis: A focus on nomenclature and diagnosis

oleh: Virendra N Sehgal, Deepa Sehgal, Jangid B Lal, Sonal Sharma

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01

Deskripsi

Spiegler–Fendt sarcoid/lymphocytoma cutis, presenting as an asymptomatic, slowly progressive, erythematous macule of the size of a guinea over the left cheek, is presented in a 7-year-old girl, the diagnosis of which was complimented by lymphocytic exocytosis with spongiosis of the epidermis. Immunohistochemistry revealed wide-ranging T-cell variations, which was more positive for T-cell markers, CD3, of which predominance of CD4 subset was seen, emphasizing its role as a diagnostic tool.