Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia

Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia
Other namesBorrelial lymphocytoma,[1] lymphadenosis benigna cutis, lymphocytoma cutis, pseudolymphoma, pseudolymphoma of Spiegler and Fendt,[1] sarcoidosis of Spiegler and Fendt,[1] Spiegler–Fendt lymphoid hyperplasia,[1] Spiegler–Fendt sarcoid
Borrelial lymphocytoma on the cheek
SpecialtyDermatology 

Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia refers to a groups of benign cutaneous disorders characterized by collections of lymphocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells in the skin.[2]: 725  Conditions included in this groups are:[2]: 725 

  • Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia with nodular pattern, a condition of the skin characterized by a solitary or localized cluster of asymptomatic erythematous to violaceous papules or nodules[2]: 725 
  • Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia with bandlike and perivascular patterns, a condition of the skin characterized by skin lesions that clinically resemble mycosis fungoides[2]: 726 
  1. ^ a b c d Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
  2. ^ a b c d James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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