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Primary Cutaneous Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-Positive Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma With Synchronous Systemic T-cell Lymphoma: A Case Report.

João Soares, João Teixeira, Carolina Afonso, Joana Calvão, Maria Manuel Xavier Brites, Jose C Cardoso

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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João SoaresDermatology, University Hospital, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.
João TeixeiraDermatology, University Hospital, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.
Carolina AfonsoHematology, University Hospital, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.
Joana CalvãoDermatology, University Hospital, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.
Maria Manuel Xavier BritesDermatology, University Hospital, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.
Jose C CardosoDermatology, University Hospital, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.

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Abstract

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a rare and aggressive lymphoma that has been associated with age-related immunosenescence. Here, we present the case of a 79-year-old man with violaceous nodules on the skin, mainly on the lower and upper limbs, diagnosed as primary cutaneous EBV-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) based on histopathological and immunohistochemical findings. Systemic evaluation revealed synchronous peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (NOS), without systemic B-cell lymphoma involvement. The patient was treated with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin, vincristine (Oncovin), and prednisone (R-CHOP) chemotherapy, achieving a complete response for both lymphomas, with sustained outcomes after one year of follow-up. This case highlights the importance of age as a risk factor for EBV-related malignancies, the role of Epstein-Barr encoding region (EBER) and cluster of differentiation 30 (CD30) testing in diagnosis, and the potential effectiveness of R-CHOP in treating this rare lymphoma association. Further research is needed to establish optimal management strategies.

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case reportdiffuse large b-cell lymphomaebvr-chopt-cell lymphoma

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