Primary cutaneous marginal zone lymphomas represent a
heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by solitary or multiple
dermal
The dermis or corium is a layer of skin between the epidermis (with which it makes up the cutis) and subcutaneous tissues, that primarily consists of dense irregular connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. It is divided ...
or subcutaneous nodules.
Lymphomas included in this group are:
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Primary cutaneous immunocytoma
Primary cutaneous immunocytoma is a skin condition that represents a low grade B-cell lymphoma related to marginal zone B-cell lymphoma but with a predominance of cells having plasmacytic features.
See also
* Primary cutaneous marginal zone lymp ...
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Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma
Marginal zone B-cell lymphomas, also known as marginal zone lymphomas (MZLs), are a heterogeneous group of lymphomas that derive from the malignant transformation of marginal zone B-cells. Marginal zone B cells are innate lymphoid cells that no ...
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Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma
MALT lymphoma (MALToma) is a form of lymphoma involving the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), frequently of the stomach, but virtually any mucosal site can be affected. It is a cancer originating from B cells in the marginal zone of the MAL ...
See also
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Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma
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Skin lesion
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of th ...
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Lymphoid-related cutaneous conditions
Lymphoma
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