Zakaryae Essouni, Salma Malak Ridah, Ismail Neftah, Fatima Zohra Benbrahim, Lina Belkouchi, Nazik Allali, Siham El Haddad, Latifa Chat
Journal: Medpeer Publisher
ISSN: 3066-2737
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Date of Publication: 2025/02/08
Cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (C-ALCL) is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that primarily affects the skin. It accounts for a small percentage of cutaneous lymphomas and is characterized by solitary or multiple nodules, often localized, and rarely associated with systemic involvement. This condition is exceptionally rare in pediatric populations.
We report the case of a 13-year-old boy presenting with a painless swelling in the right thigh. Initial evaluation with ultrasound revealed a suspicious mass, prompting further investigation with a thoracoabdominal-pelvic (TAP) CT scan to better characterize the lesion and assess for potential additional sites. Histological analysis of a biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma. This case highlights the importance of early imaging and histological evaluation in the diagnosis of rare cutaneous lymphomas, especially in atypical pediatric presentations.
Cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma , pediatric lymphoma , thigh mass, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, histological diagnosis, imaging in lymphoma
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