[Cutaneous localizations of chronic lymphoid leukemia in a zona area]

Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1996;123(8):471-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Leukemia cutis is a rare event in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Case report: A patient with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia developed leukemia cutis at the site of prior cervical (C2-C3) herpes zoster.

Discussion: Leukemia cutis on prior site of herpes zoster is exceptional. It should be differentiated from non specific skin reactions secondary to herpes zoster.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Facial Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Herpes Zoster / complications
  • Herpes Zoster / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / complications*
  • Male
  • Neck
  • Recurrence
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*