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ArticleClinical case reports2025

Unusual Presentation of Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma.

Mona Alkallabi, Hend Alotaibi, Khalid Nabil Nagshabandi, Reem Bin Idris, Amal H Abualola, Naif Ahmed Alshehri, Ahmed Alhumidi

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Mona AlkallabiDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
Hend AlotaibiDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
Khalid Nabil NagshabandiDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6577-6463
Reem Bin IdrisDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
Amal H AbualolaDepartment of Dermatology King Fahad Medical City Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
Naif Ahmed AlshehriDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4248-8312
Ahmed AlhumidiDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare variant of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma primarily affecting subcutaneous adipose tissue and mimicking lobular panniculitis. It often presents with erythematous subcutaneous nodules or plaques, and diagnosis can be challenging due to its diverse clinical manifestations. We report an unusual presentation of SPTCL in a 40-year-old female with recurrent, painless ulcerated plaques on the thighs and lower legs, accompanied by systemic symptoms including weight loss, fatigue, and laboratory abnormalities. Initially misdiagnosed as erythema nodosum, the patient was treated with antibiotics and corticosteroids without significant improvement. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry from skin biopsies revealed atypical lymphocytic infiltration consistent with SPTCL (CD3+, CD30+, CD4+, CD8-, CD56-). This case adds to the spectrum of SPTCL presentations, emphasizing the importance of considering SPTCL in panniculitis-like lesions refractory to conventional treatment. Prompt histopathological evaluation with immunophenotyping is crucial for early diagnosis and appropriate management to improve patient outcomes.

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atypical presentationcutaneous lymphomasubcutaneous panniculitis‐like T‐cell lymphomaulcerated plaques

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PMCPMC12674965

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