Department of Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2023 Jan-Dec;11:23247096231176223. doi: 10.1177/23247096231176223.
T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL) is a rare and aggressive neoplasm that originates from mature post-thymic T-cells. Cutaneous manifestations are a common presentation in T-PLL but rarely are a presentation in the recurrent setting. Here, we describe the case of a 75-year-old female with a history of T-PLL-who at the time of initial diagnosis did not exhibit any rash-presenting with diffuse rash, facial swelling, sore throat, and dysphagia 7 months later and was found to have recurrent T-PLL. She had diffuse lymphadenopathy and diffuse skin lesions. Biopsy of the skin lesions also confirmed infiltration with T-PLL cells. After review of the literature, no previously reported cases of recurrent T-PLL presented as diffuse skin lesions. This case demonstrates that recurrent T-PLL may present with diffuse rash, respiratory distress, and anasarca. It is important to stay vigilant in patients with history of T-PLL to recognize signs of recurrent disease to allow prompt diagnosis and treatment.
T 细胞前淋巴细胞白血病(T-PLL)是一种罕见且侵袭性的肿瘤,起源于成熟的胸腺后 T 细胞。皮肤表现是 T-PLL 的常见表现,但在复发时很少出现。在这里,我们描述了一例 75 岁女性的病例,该女性患有 T-PLL,在初始诊断时没有出现任何皮疹,但在 7 个月后出现弥漫性皮疹、面部肿胀、喉咙痛和吞咽困难,并被发现患有复发性 T-PLL。她有弥漫性淋巴结病和弥漫性皮肤病变。皮肤病变的活检也证实了 T-PLL 细胞的浸润。在查阅文献后,没有先前报道的复发性 T-PLL 病例以弥漫性皮疹为表现。该病例表明,复发性 T-PLL 可能表现为弥漫性皮疹、呼吸窘迫和全身性水肿。对于有 T-PLL 病史的患者,保持警惕以识别复发疾病的迹象非常重要,以便及时诊断和治疗。