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Rapidly Progressive Fatal Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma With a Trauma-Related Presentation

A case of rapidly progressive cutaneous T cell lymphoma with a trauma-related presentation in a 73-year-old man is reported. Clinically, the patient presented with an ulcerated cutaneous mass at the site of trauma-related hematoma of the leg. The histopathology was that of tumor phase cutaneous T cell lymphoma with involvement of the skin and subcutis. The diagnostic challenge of this clinical presentation and the rapidly progressive course are highlighted.


 

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