- Source: Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy
In pathology, dermatopathic lymphadenopathy, is lymph node pathology due to skin disease.
Cause
Also known as lipomelanotic reticulosis or Pautrier-Woringer disease, represents a rare form of benign lymphatic hyperplasia associated with most exfoliative or eczematoid inflammatory erythrodermas, including pemphigus, psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis, and atrophia senilis.
Diagnosis
Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy is diagnosed by a lymph node biopsy. It has a characteristic pattern of histomorphology and immunohistochemical staining:
Paracortical histiocytosis
Melanin-laden macrophages
Eosinophils
Plasma cells (medulla of lymph node)
= Differential diagnosis
=Cutaneous T cell lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Melanoma
Treatment
The treatment is based on the underlying cause.
See also
Skin disease
List of cutaneous conditions
References
External links
Dermatopathic lymphadenitis - pathconsultddx.com.