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.