{"title":"Progressive Painful Growth on the Right Middle Finger: A Diagnostic Challenge: Answer.","authors":"Kiera Murphy, Matthew F Helm, Thomas N Helm","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/DAD.0000000000003028","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":"47 10","pages":"811-812"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145087981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lisa Brambert, Aashni Bhukhan, Victoria Dukharan, Panagiotis Mitropoulos, Etan Marks
{"title":"Bumps on My Head-A Case of Acute T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.","authors":"Lisa Brambert, Aashni Bhukhan, Victoria Dukharan, Panagiotis Mitropoulos, Etan Marks","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003081","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) is an aggressive, rare neoplasm of immature T-cell precursors, typically presenting with lymphadenopathy, a mediastinal mass, and bone marrow involvement. We report the case of a 25-year-old man who presented with plaques and subcutaneous nodules on the scalp, forehead, and left cheek, accompanied by posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Immunohistochemical studies of intralesional punch, lymph node, and bone marrow biopsies confirmed a diagnosis of T-LBL. In addition, NOTCH1 oncogene mutations, a common feature of T-LBL, were detected. Although cutaneous involvement in T-LBL is rare and uncommonly the most prominent symptom, this case highlights a rare presentation with predominantly cutaneous manifestations. This emphasizes the importance of early recognition when malignancy is suspected to prevent the development of more severe complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":" ","pages":"803-807"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144735121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maedot A Haymete, Grace L Casado, Marissa T Rizzo, Karla C Guerra, Zachary E Holcomb, Douglas J Grider
{"title":"Vancomycin-Induced Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis Mimicking Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Associated With Anticancer Therapy.","authors":"Maedot A Haymete, Grace L Casado, Marissa T Rizzo, Karla C Guerra, Zachary E Holcomb, Douglas J Grider","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003023","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD), also known as linear IgA disease, is a subepidermal blistering disorder presenting with linear deposits of IgA along the basement membrane zone. Although LABD is commonly idiopathic, it can also rarely be triggered by certain drugs, including vancomycin. Herein, we document the rare case of a 41-year-old woman with a history of invasive ductal breast carcinoma, receiving an anticancer regimen of pembrolizumab, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin, who developed erythema, tense bullae, and extensive sloughing of skin after vancomycin therapy. Initially, the patient was suspected to have drug-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrosis; however, biopsies of the right thigh revealed subepidermal bullous dermatosis with neutrophils and necrotic keratinocytes. Direct immunofluorescence revealed 3+/3+ anti-IgA and 1+/3+ anti-C3 deposits that were linear at the dermal-epidermal junction. The clinical and histopathologic findings confirmed the diagnosis of vancomycin-induced LABD. This report examines the complicated relationship between immunobullous disease, neoplasms, and oncologic treatment. Presented is a rare case of vancomycin-induced LABD in a patient receiving concurrent chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Clinician awareness of the increased susceptibility of vancomycin-induced LABD in this population subset can improve clinical outcomes and decrease morbidity/mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":" ","pages":"798-802"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144499086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Niloofar Sina, Carlos A Torres-Cabala, Victor G Prieto
{"title":"Nonspecific Granular Reactivity of EBER In-Situ Hybridization in a Patient of Black Hairy Tongue.","authors":"Niloofar Sina, Carlos A Torres-Cabala, Victor G Prieto","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003088","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003088","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":" ","pages":"817-818"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144762235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Allie Preston, Katelen Korty, Morgan M Wharton, Catherine Pham
{"title":"Persistent Rash Along the Bra Line: Answer.","authors":"Allie Preston, Katelen Korty, Morgan M Wharton, Catherine Pham","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/DAD.0000000000003026","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":"47 10","pages":"813"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145087978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wafaa Ahmed Shehata, Mohamed A Shoeib, Eman Samy Mahmoud Abdou Flefal, Asmaa S Mohamed
{"title":"Secreted Frizzled Related Protein 5 in Nonsegmental Vitiligo: A Clinical and Immunohistochemical Study.","authors":"Wafaa Ahmed Shehata, Mohamed A Shoeib, Eman Samy Mahmoud Abdou Flefal, Asmaa S Mohamed","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003148","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Vitiligo is a depigmentation skin disorder affecting 0.5%-1% of the inhabitants worldwide. Wtn signaling cascade is crucial in differentiation and development of melanocytes. Secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (SFRP5), member of the secreted frizzled-related proteins group, is well known as a suppressor of the Wnt signaling and represents a potential target of vitiligo. This study aimed to investigate immunohistochemical expression of SFRP5 in patients with nonsegmental vitiligo in comparison with healthy controls and to associate the results with the clinicopathologic information and included 48 participants: 24 patients with vitiligo and 24 healthy controls. All included participants were exposed to full history taking, full general and skin examination, scoring of vitiligo was done using vitiligo disease activity and vitiligo area scoring index scores. Immunohistochemical staining of SFRP5 was performed on punch biopsies from lesional, perilesional skin, and control skin. Comparison between lesional, perilesional, and control biopsies concerning epidermal SFRP5 expression revealed that SFRP5 staining, H score, and immunoreactivity scoring (IRS) were significantly elevated in all lesional and perilesional samples on comparison with controls ( P < 0.001). There were significant correlations regarding epidermal and dermal SFRP5 expression regarding percentage of positive cells, H-Score, and IRS ( P < 0.001). Also, dermal SFRP5 was significantly associated with vitiligo disease activity score ( P = 0.051). SFRP5 being expressed in lesional and perilesional areas could have a potential role in pathogenesis of nonsegmental vitiligo and it can be a promising therapeutic target in the future. Also, SFRP5 has a prognostic role in these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145208143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fatimatou Saka, Shanice McKenzie, Nima Milani-Nejad, Chandra Smart
{"title":"Neurotrophic Tyrosine Receptor Kinase-Rearranged Spindle Cell Neoplasm Presenting on the Breast of a 44-Year-Old Woman.","authors":"Fatimatou Saka, Shanice McKenzie, Nima Milani-Nejad, Chandra Smart","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003147","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003147","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase-rearranged spindle cell neoplasms (NTRK-RSCN) are rare soft tissue sarcomas distinguished by various NTRK gene fusions. These tumors display a range of histologic features and tumor characteristics, with NTRK fusion genes serving as critical oncogenic drivers. We present the case of a 44-year-old woman who presented with a several-year history of a slowly enlarging, 1.3 cm, erythematous nodule on the right medial breast. A punch biopsy revealed a dermal proliferation of bland, monomorphic, spindled cells infiltrating the subcutaneous fat with admixed lymphoplasmacytic inflammation. Lesional cells were positive for S100, CD34, and Pan-TRK. Next-generation sequencing identified an EML4-NTRK3 rearrangement. Given that NTRK-RSCN tends to be locally aggressive and there are rare reports of metastasis, complete surgical excision was recommended. The patient underwent wide local excision with positive margins that were subsequently cleared after re-excision. Next-generation sequencing played a crucial role in reaching the correct diagnosis in this case. This is the first reported case of a cutaneous EML4-NTRK3 fusion spindle cell neoplasm located on the cutaneous breast.</p>","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145208200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lyme Borreliosis Incognito-Expanding the Spectrum of Invisible Dermatoses.","authors":"Wiebke Pruessmann, Gisela Huebner, Christian Rose","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003055","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>We present a 55-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis, concomitant small vessel vasculitis, and autoimmune inflammatory myositis who developed a multilocular annular erythema under immunosuppressive therapy. Clinically highly suspicious for Lyme borreliosis, histologically only a minimal perivascular and interstitial dermatitis with discrete mucin deposits was found. Infectious pathogenesis was proven by the detection of borrelia DNA using PCR. This case extends the spectrum of histologically invisible dermatoses and illustrates that in immunocompromised patients, clinically prototypical Lyme borreliosis may only show extremely subtle microscopic features.</p>","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":" ","pages":"760-762"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mesenchymal-Follicular Hamartoma: A Case Report of a Cutaneous Hamartoma With Dominant Mesenchymal Overgrowth.","authors":"Sepehr Hamidi, Masoud Asgari","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003096","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cutaneous hamartomas are benign lesions composed of disorganized but mature tissue elements normally found at the site. Although many types are well defined, some rare variants do not conform to established categories.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We present a unique case of a cutaneous hamartoma with prominent mesenchymal overgrowth and minimal epithelial and adnexal components.</p><p><strong>Assessment: </strong>The mesenchymal component consisted of mature fibrocytes, adipocytes, and blood vessels. The epithelial/adnexal component was limited to a few terminal hairs with aberrant trichogenesis, reminiscent of trichofolliculoma, and small cystic apocrine ducts/glands resembling hidrocystoma.</p><p><strong>Diagnosis: </strong>We found it challenging to classify this lesion, because it did not conform to any well-known hamartomas. Given the prominent mesenchymal component and limited adnexal involvement, \"mesenchymal-follicular hamartoma\" may be the most concise and descriptive term, emphasizing the dominant mesenchymal component in our case.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This case report highlights a rare presentation of a cutaneous hamartoma with dominant mesenchymal features. This predominance suggests that mesenchymal proliferation may play a primary role in the histogenesis of the lesion.</p>","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":" ","pages":"794-797"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144762234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Progressive Painful Growth on the Right Middle Finger: A Diagnostic Challenge.","authors":"Kiera Murphy, Matthew F Helm, Thomas N Helm","doi":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003027","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DAD.0000000000003027","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50967,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Dermatopathology","volume":" ","pages":"e113-e114"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144499082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}