Cutaneous Lymphoid Hyperplasia Treated with Rituximab: Report of 4 Patients

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Resident, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center AND Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Professor, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center AND Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 General Practitioner, Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran AND Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: Cutaneous benign lymphoid hyperplasia (CLH) is a B-cell pseudolymphoma of unknown origin and the most involving site is the face.Case Report: This report presents 4 CLH patients treated with rituximab.Conclusion: Rituximab may be useful for resistant or relapsing forms of CLH who failed other forms of therapy.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 34, Issue 371 - Serial Number 371
January and February 2016
Pages 114-119

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History

  • Receive Date: 21 November 2015
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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