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Pseudolymphoma in Adult
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Pseudolymphoma in Adult

Contributors: Jeffrey M. Cohen MD, Belinda Tan MD, PhD, Susan Burgin MD
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Synopsis

Pseudolymphoma (cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia) is a benign inflammatory response that histologically and often clinically mimics cutaneous lymphoma. Both T-cell and B-cell forms of pseudolymphoma may be seen. Pseudolymphoma is characterized by dense lymphoid infiltrates of the skin, which may be focal or diffuse.

Triggers include insect bites or stings, which cause local reactions, or anticonvulsant drugs, which can cause widespread eruptions. Other causes include a broad range of non-anticonvulsant drugs (antihypertensives, lipid lowering agents, and antidepressants, among others), tattoo dyes, trauma, vaccinations, contact dermatitis, folliculitis, and infections (such as varicella, molluscum contagiosum, human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], or Lyme disease). Pseudolymphoma may be seen after scabies infection, particularly in children. Medication-related reactions may include fever, lymphadenopathy, and an erythematous skin eruption. Malaise, arthralgia, hepatosplenomegaly, eosinophilia, and abnormal liver function tests can also be present in medication-related cases.

While pseudolymphoma may occur at any age, it is most commonly seen in early adulthood.

Codes

ICD10CM:
L98.8 – Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

SNOMEDCT:
19750001 – Pseudolymphoma

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Last Reviewed:02/06/2018
Last Updated:03/12/2018
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Pseudolymphoma in Adult
A medical illustration showing key findings of Pseudolymphoma : Face, Lymphadenopathy, Neck, Smooth nodule, Superior chest, Upper back
Clinical image of Pseudolymphoma - imageId=209984. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A close-up of a reddish nodule that was rubbery on palpation (with surrounding tiny seborrheic keratoses and a pink pedunculated nevus).'
A close-up of a reddish nodule that was rubbery on palpation (with surrounding tiny seborrheic keratoses and a pink pedunculated nevus).
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