Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma

ICD-10 Code C82.6

Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma

Definition

A primary lymphoma of the skin composed of various numbers of small and large irregular neoplastic follicle center cells. Its morphologic pattern can be nodular, diffuse, or nodular and diffuse. It presents with solitary or grouped plaques and tumors, and it usually involves the scalp, forehead, or trunk. It rarely involves the legs. This type of cutaneous lymphoma tends to remain localized to the skin.

Also known as Crosti's disease, cutaneous follicle center lymphoma, cutaneous follicle centre lymphoma, PCFCL, Reticulohistiocytoma of the dorsum — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lymphoid system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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