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Review
. 2025 Jul;55(8):1755-1760.
doi: 10.1007/s00247-025-06283-6. Epub 2025 Jun 7.

Pediatric subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma: a case report and review of the literature

Haiying Zhou  1 , Fusui Xie  1 , Luyao Zhou  1 , Lei Liu  2
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Review

Pediatric subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma: a case report and review of the literature

Haiying Zhou et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2025 Jul.

Abstract

Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma is a distinct entity of cutaneous malignant lymphoma. We report an atypical presentation of subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma in a 3-month-old infant, incidentally diagnosed with a right chest wall mass devoid of ulceration, tenderness, or systemic symptoms (fever). Due to unresectability, the child underwent five cycles of chemotherapy. This rare case highlights the importance of considering subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma in young patients with image findings suggestive of subcutaneous fat involvement. Timely diagnosis via recognition and biopsy is paramount for guiding management strategies.

Keywords: Child; Panniculitis; Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma; Ultrasonography.

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Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: All procedures performed in studies involving human participants were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee. Consent for publication: Informed consent was obtained from the parents/legal guardians of all the participants included in the study. Conflicts of interest: The authors declare no competing interests.

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