Acute Epstein–Barr virus infection resembling cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma. (23rd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fan, Ryan; Baker, Catherine; Glusac, Earl J.; Xu, Mina L.; Gru, Alejandro A.; Cohen, Jeffrey M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of cutaneous pathology. Volume 50:Number 3(2023)
• Page Start: 238
• Page End: 242
• Publication Date: 2022-11-23
• Subjects: Epstein–Barr virus -- lymphoproliferative disorder -- mononucleosis; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1111/cup.14357
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0303-6987

Abstract

Abstract: Primary, acute Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection is associated with a variety of cutaneous eruptions, including the viral exanthem of infectious mononucleosis and erythema multiforme. Latent, chronic EBV infection can rarely result in development of lymphoproliferative disorders with cutaneous manifestations; however, these disorders do not arise from primary infection. In this report, we present a case of primary, acute EBV infection presenting with histopathologic features closely mimicking aggressive cytotoxic cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma.