Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Presenting with Urticarial Vasculitis - A Rare Association

Authors

  • N Puri Registrar Dermatology, Department Of Dermatology, Leprosy & Venereology, G.G.S. Medical College & Hospital, Faridkot. 151203. Punjab.
  • SK Malhotra Associate Prof & Head, Department Of Dermatology, Leprosy & Venereology, G.G.S. Medical College & Hospital, Faridkot. 151203. Punjab.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i1.7170

Keywords:

Lymphoma, lymphadenopathy, chemotherapy, bone marrow, lymphoid, cutaneous, histology

Abstract

Urticarial vasculitis (UV) has been described as a rare association with hematological malignancy. We report the case of a 52 year old patients of localized B-cell non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma who presented with a recurrent nonpainful urticarial type rash distributed around his face, arms, forearms, buttocks and lower legs since 1 year. The patient was managed by intensive combination chemotherapy (CHOP) regime for several cycles. The patient showed good response to treatment. The case is being reported because of the rare association of Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma with urticarial vasculitis.

Key Words: Lymphoma; lymphadenopathy; chemotherapy; bone marrow; lymphoid; cutaneous; histology.

DOI: 10.3329/jbsp.v29i1.7170

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2011; 29:41-43

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Puri, N., & Malhotra, S. (2011). Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Presenting with Urticarial Vasculitis - A Rare Association. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, 29(1), 41–43. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v29i1.7170

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Vol. 29 No. 1 (2011)

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Case Reports

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