Spiegler–Fendt sarcoid/lymphocytoma cutis: A focus on nomenclature and diagnosis

Spiegler–Fendt sarcoid/lymphocytoma cutis, presenting as an asymptomatic, slowly progressive, erythematous macule of the size of a guinea over the left cheek, is presented in a 7-year-old girl, the diagnosis of which was complimented by lymphocytic exocytosis with spongiosis of the epidermis. Immuno...

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Main Authors: Virendra N Sehgal, Deepa Sehgal, Jangid B Lal, Sonal Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.ijpd.in/article.asp?issn=2319-7250;year=2018;volume=19;issue=2;spage=139;epage=142;aulast=Sehgal
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Summary:Spiegler–Fendt sarcoid/lymphocytoma cutis, presenting as an asymptomatic, slowly progressive, erythematous macule of the size of a guinea over the left cheek, is presented in a 7-year-old girl, the diagnosis of which was complimented by lymphocytic exocytosis with spongiosis of the epidermis. Immunohistochemistry revealed wide-ranging T-cell variations, which was more positive for T-cell markers, CD3, of which predominance of CD4 subset was seen, emphasizing its role as a diagnostic tool.
ISSN:2319-7250