Cutaneous lymphoma

Definition

Primary cutaneous lymphomas are malignant lymphoproliferative diseases of unknown cause that are thought to originate from lymphocytes in the lymphoid tissue of the skin and by definition are confined to the skin at initial diagnosis.

2 subordinate codes

• Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas
• Miscellaneous haematological neoplasms which may arise in the skin

Nearby in Malignant neoplasms involving the skin

• In situ neoplasms of skin