Erythroderma with circulating atypical T-cells, likely Sézary syndrome

Dermatol Online J. 2019 Dec 15;25(12):13030/qt8980h67z.

Abstract

The erythrodermic patient is often challenging and requires careful evaluation. Work-up should include an extensive and careful medication history, histological and laboratory testing, and if necessary, molecular studies for the evaluation of underlying malignancy. Herein, we present an erythrodermic patient with repeated biopsies demonstrating a spongiotic process who was found to have circulating atypical T-cells concerning for an underlying erythrodermic T-cell leukemia, most closely related to Sézary syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / therapeutic use
  • Eosinophils
  • Erythema / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Male
  • Mycophenolic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Prognosis
  • Sezary Syndrome / complications
  • Sezary Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Sezary Syndrome / drug therapy
  • T-Lymphocytes

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Mycophenolic Acid