Dermatology Glossary

Lymphocytoma cutis

Synonym:

Spiegler-Fendt sarcoid

Lymphocytoma cutis is a benign lymphocytic tumor typically presenting as an ill-defined violaceous nodule or nodules that can enlarge slowly into large plaques. As the clinical differential diagnosis includes lymphoma, a biopsy is essential.

Treatment:

• Some lesions respond to intralesional triamcinolone.
• Others require radiation therapy.

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