Pseudolymphoma

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Epidemiology

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Cutaneous reversible Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) related pseudolymphomas (B-cell) have be associated with methotrexate use. [citation needed]

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Pseudolymphoma

Pseudolymphoma is a benign lymphocytic infiltrate that resembles cutaneous lymphoma histologically, clinically, or both.

Lymphoma cutis is the most important type of pseudolymphoma.[1]

Presentation

It manifests with diarrhoea, hepatosplenomegaly, moderate lymph node enlargement without histopathological changes and evidence of the reticulo-endothelial system involvement.[2]

Cause

It is an adverse effect of phenytoin.

Diagnosis

References

  1. Venkataram (1 January 2007). Fundamental of Pathology of Skin, 3/ed. BI Publications Pvt Ltd. p. 233. ISBN 978-81-7225-303-5.
  2. Halevy, S; Feuerman, EJ (1977). "Pseudolymphoma syndrome". Dermatologica. 155 (6): 321–7. PMID 144619.

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