Unveiling the Rarity: CD20 Expression in Mycosis Fungoides and Its Clinical Significance.

IF 1.1 4区 医学 Q4 DERMATOLOGY American Journal of Dermatopathology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-28 DOI:10.1097/DAD.0000000000002787
Nada Shaker, Omar P Sangueza
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Abstract: Although CD20 expression is typically scarce in mycosis fungoides (MF), it is more commonly associated with T-cell lymphomas. Nevertheless, isolated instances of CD20-positive MF have been documented infrequently. Here, we present a unique case of CD20-positive MF in a 30-year-old man who manifested with a hypopigmented patch on the anterior chest. Histopathological examination revealed epidermotropic infiltrates of small- to medium-sized lymphocytes with hyperchromatic and cerebriform nuclei aligned along the basal and low-mid layers of the epidermis. Immunophenotypic analysis demonstrated neoplastic T cells expressing CD4+, CD8+, and CD3+ with the loss of CD7. Intriguingly, a notable subset of the neoplastic T cells exhibited CD20 expression. This case contributes to the sparse literature on CD20-positive MF and underscores its diagnostic and clinical ramifications. The role of B cells has been more thoroughly characterized in T-cell lymphomas other than MF. However, its significance in MF remains unclear due to the scarcity of reported cases. Some hypotheses propose that the B cells' expression might indicate immune dysregulation or complex interactions within the tumor microenvironment. Another perspective suggests it could signify a progression of the disease towards a more aggressive lymphoma phenotype. Further investigation and documentation of similar cases is imperative to elucidate the clinical features, prognosis, and optimal therapeutic strategies. The long-term prognosis and outcomes in patients with hypopigmented MF and CD20 positivity remain ambiguous, underscoring the necessity for continued research and scrutiny of analogous cases.

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揭开罕见性的面纱:真菌病中 CD20 的表达及其临床意义。
摘要:尽管CD20在真菌病(MF)中通常很少表达,但它更常见于T细胞淋巴瘤。然而,CD20阳性的MF病例并不多见。这里,我们介绍了一例独特的 CD20 阳性 MF 病例,患者为一名 30 岁男性,表现为前胸色素减退斑。组织病理学检查显示,小到中等大小的淋巴细胞沿表皮基底层和中低层浸润,细胞核呈高色素和小脑状排列。免疫表型分析显示,肿瘤性T细胞表达CD4+、CD8+和CD3+,但CD7缺失。耐人寻味的是,肿瘤性T细胞中有一个显著的亚群表现为CD20。该病例为有关 CD20 阳性 MF 的稀少文献做出了贡献,并强调了其诊断和临床意义。除 MF 外,B 细胞在 T 细胞淋巴瘤中的作用已得到更全面的描述。然而,由于报告的病例很少,B 细胞在 MF 中的作用仍不明确。一些假设认为,B 细胞的表达可能表明肿瘤微环境中的免疫失调或复杂的相互作用。另一种观点认为,这可能意味着疾病向更具侵袭性的淋巴瘤表型发展。为了阐明临床特征、预后和最佳治疗策略,进一步调查和记录类似病例势在必行。色素减退型 MF 和 CD20 阳性患者的长期预后和疗效仍不明确,因此有必要继续对类似病例进行研究和仔细检查。
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