Lymphocytoma cutis: A series of five patients successfully treated with cryosurgery

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Abstract

Background: Lymphocytoma cutis is a rare cutaneous eruption that may possess clinical and histologic features resembling malignant lymphoma. Objective: Our purpose was to find a good method to treat patients with lymphocytoma cutis. Methods: Five patients with lymphocytoma cutis were seen; each agreed to cryosurgery. Results: In each patient the lesions responded well to cryosurgery. Conclusion: Cryosurgery appears to be an excellent therapeutic option for patients with lymphocytoma cutis. To our knowledge this is the first time liquid nitrogen has been used to eradicate these lesions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)449-452
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume26
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Dermatology

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