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ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2023

Cytophagic Histiocytic Panniculitis Presenting as Subcutaneous Nodules and Generalized Edema - A Case Report.

Jiayi Yang, Lihong Chen, Ruofei Shi, Xiaoqing Zhao, Meng Pan, Jie Zheng

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Article in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Jiayi Yang *Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Lihong Chen *Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Ruofei ShiDepartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Xiaoqing ZhaoDepartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Meng PanDepartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Jie ZhengDepartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University · CNRuijin Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis (CHP) is a rare form of nodular panniculitis characterized by clinical manifestations such as skin erythema, nodules, fever, pancytopenia, liver failure, plasmacytosis, and hepatosplenomegaly. We report a case of CHP that was initially misdiagnosed as subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) but achieved complete remission with a favorable prognosis. Methods: A 38-year-old female presented to the dermatology department with a 15-day history of subcutaneous nodules, generalized edema, and continuous fever. Results: The patient was diagnosed as CHP combined with hemophagocytic syndrome by typical clinical manifestations, low value of SUVmax in positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), benign differentiated T cells, negative TCR gene rearrangement, pancytopenia, abnormal coagulation, hypertriglyceridemia, decreased NK cell count, impaired liver function, and the presence of hemophagocytic cells observed in bone biopsy smears. Conclusion: In our case, the patient presented with hemophagocytic syndrome with hemodynamic instability, indicating an intensive treatment is needed. The diagnosis of SPTCL necessitates a meticulous process of differential diagnosis, along with the cautious administration of an aggressive chemotherapy regimen. Extended follow-up is imperative to ascertain the long-term outcomes.

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