Title of article
Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Presenting with Urticarial Vasculitis – A Rare Association
Author/Authors
PURI, N G.G.S. Medical College Hospital - Department Of Dermatology, Leprosy Venereology, India , MALHOTRA, SK G.G.S. Medical College Hospital - Department Of Dermatology, Leprosy Venereology, India
Pages
3
From page
41
To page
43
Abstract
Urticarial vasculitis (UV) has been described as a rare association with hematological malignancy. We report the case of a 52 year old patients of localized B-cell non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma who presented with a recurrent nonpainful urticarial type rash distributed around his face, arms, forearms, buttocks and lower legs since 1 year. The patient was managed by intensive combination chemotherapy (CHOP) regime for several cycles. The patient showed good response to treatment. The case is beingreported because of the rare association of Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma with urticarial vasculitis.
Keywords
Lymphoma , lymphadenopathy , chemotherapy , bone marrow , lymphoid , cutaneous , histology
Journal title
Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons
Serial Year
2011
Journal title
Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons
Record number
2667772
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