Cutaneous plasmacytosis: A report of five cases with immunohistochemical evaluation for HHV-8 expression.
Am J Dermatopathol
; 28(2): 93-8, 2006 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-16625068
ABSTRACT
Cutaneous plasmacytosis is a rare disorder that typically affects middle-aged to older individuals of Asian, particularly Japanese, descent. Clinically, it is characterized by multiple asymptomatic red-brown plaques and nodules on the trunk. Lymphadenopathy and hypergammaglobulinemia may be present. Histologically, the lesions show a moderately dense superficial and deep perivascular infiltrate composed predominantly of mature plasma cells without atypia or light chain restriction. We report our experience with five additional cases, including results of immunohistochemical studies for human herpes virus 8.
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01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Plasmócitos
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Dermatopatias
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Herpesvirus Humano 8
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Dermatopathol
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos